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Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound vs Narrow Stance Leg Press

Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound - starting position
Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound - ending position
Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound
beginner·None·compound
Narrow Stance Leg Press - starting position
Narrow Stance Leg Press - ending position
Narrow Stance Leg Press
intermediate·Machine·compound

Side-by-Side

Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound
VS
Narrow Stance Leg Press
beginner
Level
intermediate
None
Equipment
Machine
compound
Mechanic
compound
push
Force
push
Plyometrics
Category
Strength
quadriceps
Primary
quadriceps
abductorsadductorscalvesgluteshamstrings
Secondary
calvesgluteshamstrings

Muscle Analysis

Shared

quadricepscalvesgluteshamstrings

Only in Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound

abductorsadductors

Instructions

Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound

1

Assume a comfortable stance with one foot slightly in front of the other.

2

Begin by pushing off with the front leg, driving the opposite knee forward and as high as possible before landing. Attempt to cover as much distance to each side with each bound.

3

It may help to use a line on the ground to guage distance from side to side.

4

Repeat the sequence with the other leg.

Narrow Stance Leg Press

1

Using a leg press machine, sit down on the machine and place your legs on the platform directly in front of you at a less-than-shoulder-width narrow stance with the toes slightly pointed out. Your feet should be around 3 inches or less apart. Tip: Keep your head up at all times and also maintain the back on the pad at all times.

2

Lower the safety bars holding the weighted platform in place and press the platform all the way up until your legs are fully extended in front of you. Tip: Make sure that you do not lock your knees. Your torso and the legs should make a perfect 90-degree angle. This will be your starting position.

3

As you inhale, slowly lower the platform until your upper and lower legs make a 90-degree angle.

4

Pushing mainly with the heels of your feet and using the quadriceps go back to the starting position as you exhale.

5

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions and ensure to lock the safety pins properly once you are done. You do not want that platform falling on you fully loaded.

Verdict

Both exercises target the quadriceps. Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound is a beginner exercise using none, while Narrow Stance Leg Press is intermediate and uses machine. Choose Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Narrow Stance Leg Press for a greater challenge.

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