Use of Leg Press 45º to Improve Leg Implusion

The purpose of this study was to analyse “Leg Press 45º “ and experimentally demonstrate if it is efficient in developing lower limb strength and improving vertical thrust. As an instrument of evaluation, the vertical impulse tests with two variables, horizontal impulse test, maximum load test, body weight and circumference measurements. Tests were applied to twenty students of the Physical Education Course of the University of Santo Amaro, aged between 21 and 30 years. They performed two weekly sessions of the Leg Press 45º exercise every other day during a two-month period. The results demonstrated that there was increase of force, as well as improvement of the vertical impulse. Therefore, it can be concluded that the Leg Press 45º can be used not only to improve lower limbs strength but also for people who need improvement of vertical impulsion.