Depending on the type of diabetes, the body either cannot produce insulin itself (Type 1) or is unable to use the insulin it produces properly (Type 2). Insulin is a hormone, a chemical messenger that is transported in the blood and regulates important body functions.
Can be used for leg extension exercises in the sit-up position and leg curls in the prone position. Ideal for complete leg conditioning and strengthening of knee, thighs and hamstrings.
How to Do the Leg Press -- Positioning the Body. Two types of leg press machine are in common use: the standard horizontal leg press and the 45-degree leg press. This second leg-press machine has a seat in which the body reclines at an angle and the leg press is in an upward diagonal direction using a sled mechanism.