Athletics is not so easy to grasp: Basically, a distinction is made between light and heavy athletics. In athletics, the basic human movements of running, jumping and throwing are made exactly comparable and measurable by a fixed set of rules. Heavy athletics is the term used for all sports in which individual muscular strength is in the foreground, such as the classic strength sports, but also some martial arts such as wrestling or boxing. A successful symbiosis of light and heavy athletics is CrossFit. The milon athletics circuit is entirely dedicated to building up all those muscle groups that are of great importance in athletics, regardless of the exact type of game. Basically, training for muscle building is always also hypertrophy training - the exercises should be performed with a lot of weight and few repetitions.
Equipment in the milon athletics circuit
The following 6 strength machines can be found in the athletics circuit:
- Q Shoulder Press
- Q Leg Press
- Q Lat Pulldown
- Q Biceps Curl
- Q Butterfly
- Q Triceps Extension
The Q Shoulder Press is designed to effectively train the shoulder muscles. It targets the lateral, posterior and anterior part of the deltoid muscle. Supporting this muscle are the hood muscle, the triceps and the saw muscle, which are also trained with the Q Shoulder Press. The handles of the device are suitable for all body sizes, and the intelligent geometry of the pads ensures a correct training position - the user can practically not adopt incorrect postures.
With the Q Leg Press, the training focus is entirely on the large muscle groups in the thighs and buttocks. The leg extensor, the leg flexor and the large gluteal muscle are trained. The smart design of the device ensures increased training effectiveness by means of the inclination angle of the foot plate and the backrest. The innovative handle design allows for intuitive hand positioning - ensuring a fluid, smooth workout.
The Q Lat Pulldown ideally trains the latissimus dorsi muscle, the large muscle of the back. Beginning below the scapula, the latissimus ends at the upper edge of the pelvis and thus lies along the entire length of the spine. Like the Q Shoulder Press, the Q Lat Pulldown is very easy to use. The intelligent pad geometry ensures that the exerciser automatically maintains a correct training position, thus minimizing errors during training. Another plus: The gimbal grips are adapted to the palm, wrist and natural hand position, allowing for a workout that is easy on the joints. Variable exercise execution for training additional muscles is easily possible.
The Q Biceps Curl trains the muscle that is the symbol of strength training itself: The biceps. The device is suitable for both beginners and advanced users and adapts to the individual training level. The Q Biceps Curl is also optimized to virtually eliminate errors during training and promises a very comfortable workout thanks to the specially designed chest pad, which distributes pressure over a large area. The handles with 2 degrees of freedom are adapted to the palm, wrist and natural hand position and ensure a training that is easy on the joints.
Q Butterfly trains the large pectoral muscle in a targeted, simple and effective way. The pectoralis major muscle is used for adduction and anteversion of the shoulder joint - colloquially, this muscle is therefore also called the "pectoralis major muscle". It also supports internal rotation of the upper arm and assists chopping movements when the arm is raised (retroversion). It also plays an important role in climbing: when the arm is fixed, the large pectoral muscle lifts the body upward. It is also one of the inspiratory respiratory muscles. The well thought-out arrangement of the padding prevents the user's feet from hitting the body of the device. The ergonomic back cushion supports the spine all the way to the head, and the shoulder blade cutouts ensure a high level of exercise comfort. The seat height is optimized for seniors and users with hip problems.
The Q Triceps Extension trains the second important muscle of the upper arm. The triceps (Musculus triceps brachii) is the most important extensor muscle of the elbow and protects the joint capsule from extreme extension movements. In addition, it pulls the upper arm towards the trunk - in this case it is called adduction - and backwards, thus also enabling retroversion of the upper arm. Q Triceps Extension convinces with its innovative handles, which are ball handles suitable for all hand sizes. The use of the device is almost self-explanatory, which ensures high usability. The device is optimized so that the user automatically assumes a correct training posture, by means of the foot grids, the device is also ideal for use by smaller people.
Conclusion
The milon athletic circuit appeals more to a male audience. With a focus on shoulders, upper arms and chest muscles, it addresses the classic zones that over 50% of all men would like to change about themselves. The combination with strength equipment for the back and legs allows for a holistic workout that promotes consistent muscle development throughout the body. Important for an effective muscle building workout: few repetitions with high weight provide an intensive hypertrophy training.
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Editorial fitnessmarkt.de (DG)
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Published on: 11 July 2019