{"id":9079569,"date":"2026-08-11T11:13:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T09:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/?page_id=9079569"},"modified":"2026-10-28T06:35:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T05:35:23","slug":"beinpresse-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/beinpresse-ratgeber\/","title":{"rendered":"Leg press: Variations, technique and alternatives | Switzerland"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ffm-ratgeber\">\n<style>\n.ffm-ratgeber{--ffm-accent:#1a1a1a;--ffm-line:#e4e4e1;--ffm-muted:#6b6b6b;--ffm-soft:#f7f7f5;--ffm-link:#0d5c3d;--ffm-link-soft:rgba(13,92,61,.3);--ffm-link-wash:rgba(13,92,61,.08);font-family:inherit;line-height:1.65;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 4px}\n.ffm-ratgeber *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.ffm-ratgeber h1{font-size:2.1rem;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 .9rem;font-weight:700}\n.ffm-ratgeber h2{font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 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.ffm-profiles-quad{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}\n.ffm-ratgeber .ffm-choice-hint{margin-top:auto}\n.ffm-ratgeber .ffm-author p:not(.ffm-box-label){font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.6}\n@media (max-width:782px){\n.ffm-ratgeber h1{font-size:1.7rem}\n.ffm-ratgeber h2{font-size:1.3rem}\n.ffm-ratgeber .ffm-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:.9rem}\n.ffm-ratgeber .ffm-card-media img{max-width:280px}\n.ffm-ratgeber .ffm-cta{padding:1.2rem}\n.ffm-ratgeber .ffm-choices-quad{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n.ffm-ratgeber .ffm-profiles-quad{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<p class=\"ffm-eyebrow\">Fitness Flohmarkt \u00b7 Guide<\/p>\n\n<h1>Leg press: variations, technique and alternatives for the home gym<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"ffm-lead\">Four designs and an honest answer to whether this machine really belongs in your basement.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"ffm-byline\">From <strong>Dominic Bertschin<\/strong>, Head of Marketing at Fitness-Flohmarkt \u00b7 Updated: 08\/11\/2026<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ffm-box\">\n<p class=\"ffm-box-label\">In short<\/p>\n<p>Leg presses come in four forms: 45-degree, seated horizontal, vertical and hack squat combination. The seated version is the most versatile for a studio; space decides in a basement. A belt squat attachment requires a compatible rack and sufficient clear space for the lever and movement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ffm-choices ffm-choices-quad\">\n<a class=\"ffm-choice\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/realleader-iso-lateral-leg-press-rs-1023\/\">\n<span class=\"ffm-choice-case\">Gym, club, physio<\/span>\n<span class=\"ffm-choice-title\">Seated leg press<\/span>\n<span class=\"ffm-choice-hint\">Adjustable seat, can be loaded individually on each side<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<a class=\"ffm-choice\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/atx-4-in-1-leg-press-hackenschmidt-combo\/\">\n<span class=\"ffm-choice-case\">One device, four exercises<\/span>\n<span class=\"ffm-choice-title\">45-degree combo<\/span>\n<span class=\"ffm-choice-hint\">Leg press and hack squat in one machine<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<a class=\"ffm-choice\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/category-2\/outlet\/\"><span class=\"ffm-choice-case\">Buy used<\/span><span class=\"ffm-choice-title\">Current used equipment in the Outlet<\/span><span class=\"ffm-choice-hint\">Selection changes; check each item\u2019s condition and current price.<\/span><\/a>\n<a class=\"ffm-choice\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/r-series-belt-squat-attachment\/\">\n<span class=\"ffm-choice-case\">Little space<\/span>\n<span class=\"ffm-choice-title\">Belt squat on the rack<\/span>\n<span class=\"ffm-choice-hint\">Load legs heavily without a machine in the room<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"ffm-section\">\n<p class=\"ffm-eyebrow\">The designs<\/p>\n<h2>What leg press variations are there?<\/h2>\n<p>There are four designs, and they differ mainly in the angle at which the load runs. In the <strong>45-degree leg press<\/strong> are you leaning back diagonally and pushing a sled diagonally upwards. While the <strong>seated leg press<\/strong> the upper body remains upright, and the footplate moves horizontally away from you. The <strong>vertical leg press<\/strong> lie flat on your back, you press vertically upwards. And the <strong>Combo units<\/strong> combine leg press and hack squat in one frame. All machines in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/category-2\/fitness-equipment\/plate-loaded\/\">Plate-Loaded Category<\/a> are loaded with weight plates, not a weight stack. That means: the plates are included in the calculation.<\/p>\n<p>Which design you want depends less on the training stimulus than on the space available and how easy it is to get in and out. The 45-degree version requires the largest floor space, but can also handle the heaviest loads. The seated leg press is lower, easier to get into, and is therefore the standard choice in gyms, clubs, and physical therapy practices. If you still want to get your bearings among several equipment categories, the overview in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/buying-guide-main-page\/\">shopping advisors<\/a> Continue.<\/p>\n<p>An honest assessment of the vertical leg press: It is the most compact design because it requires almost no floor space. On the downside, your lower back rests on the floor or a flat pad, your pelvis quickly tilts in the bottom position, and getting in and out under load is uncomfortable. We deliberately do not carry it. Anyone looking for its compactness is better off using the belt squat option further down.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ffm-table-wrap\">\n<table>\n<thead><tr><th>Design<\/th><th>Body position<\/th><th>Space requirement<\/th><th>Typical application<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>45 degrees<\/td><td>leaning back at an angle, sled runs diagonally<\/td><td>large, deep into the room<\/td><td>heavy loads, strength training<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sitting horizontally<\/td><td>upright, footplate moves horizontally<\/td><td>medium, but low<\/td><td>Studio, club, rehab<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Vertical<\/td><td>lying down, pressure vertically upwards<\/td><td>small<\/td><td>Niche product, not in assortment<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Hackenschmidt squat combo<\/td><td>two positions on a frame<\/td><td>gross<\/td><td>Home Gym with leg focus<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"ffm-section\">\n<p class=\"ffm-eyebrow\">Execution<\/p>\n<h2>How do you perform the leg press with proper technique?<\/h2>\n<p>Clean form on the leg press mainly means one thing: your pelvis stays on the seat. Adjust the backrest and seat distance so that your knees are at about a 90-degree angle in the starting position and you still have room to lower further. Place your feet shoulder-width apart and centered on the footplate, keeping your heels on the plate the entire time. Release the safety, lower in a controlled manner, and stop right where your pelvis starts to lift off the pad. Press back up without fully locking your knees, and re-engage the safety before getting out. That is the entire technique. Everything else is just variations.<\/p>\n<p>The most important variation is the foot position: placing them higher up on the sled shifts more of the load toward the glutes and hamstrings, while placing them lower shifts it more to the front of the thighs. A wider stance opens the hips, while a narrow stance emphasizes the outside of the thigh. When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/atx-4-in-1-leg-press-hackenschmidt-combo\/\">ATX 4-in-1<\/a> is the backing plate built extra wide so that all these positions fit.<\/p>\n<p>We see two mistakes over and over again, and both come from too much weight: lowering too deep with a rounded lower back, and jerking the knees straight at the end. If you notice that you can only manage the last centimeter with momentum, the plate is too much. Take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/category-2\/fitness-equipment\/plate-loaded\/\">smaller slice<\/a> and do two more reps for that.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"ffm-section\">\n<p class=\"ffm-eyebrow\">spatial planning<\/p>\n<h2>How much space does a leg press really need?<\/h2>\n<p>Significantly more than the product dimensions would suggest, specifically in length rather than height. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/realleader-iso-lateral-leg-press-rs-1023\/\">RealLeader RS-1023<\/a> measures 1,335 x 1,895 x 1,475 mm according to the manufacturer, making it just under 1.90 m long and around 1.50 m high. Added to this length is space at the back to load the attachments and space at the front to get in and out comfortably. If you add 60 cm to each end, you need a good 3.10 m of room length for the machine alone. Ceiling height, on the other hand, is rarely the problem: at around 1.50 m, a seated leg press stays well below the height of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/r-series-power-rack\/\">Power Racks<\/a>, which measures 214 cm and requires a minimum ceiling height of 215 cm.<\/p>\n<p>The second point is the weight. The RS-1023 weighs 194 kg net, without a single weight plate. Machines like this are delivered disassembled, and in the basement, it\u2019s not the machine that\u2019s the deciding factor\u2014it\u2019s the stairs. Before ordering, measure the door width, the stair landing, and the ceiling height at the exit. The ATX Combo is delivered in a wooden crate with assembly instructions; it is assembled on-site where it will eventually be placed.<\/p>\n<p>And the third point that is often forgotten: Where are the plates stored? A leg press without a plate tree within reach means you'll be walking across the room between sets. Plan the storage right away, or you'll be planning it later.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"ffm-section\">\n<p class=\"ffm-eyebrow\">Price and Features<\/p>\n<h2>How much does a leg press cost, and what is included?<\/h2>\n<p>In Swiss specialist retail, new commercial-quality leg presses generally cost a few thousand francs, with used equipment below that. Find the current prices of the new machines featured here on their linked product pages. Used offers change regularly; the current selection is in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/category-2\/outlet\/\">Outlet<\/a>. The differences lie less in materials than in function: the ATX Combo offers four exercises in one frame and supports loads up to 700 kg; the RS-1023 can be loaded independently on each side and has adjustable seat angle and distance. In all cases, plates are not included and the sleeves take \u00d8 50 mm plates. An optional \u00d8 30 mm adapter is available for the ATX.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ffm-card\">\n<figure class=\"ffm-card-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/atx-bpr-790_01-2-600x600.avif\" alt=\"ATX Leg Press and Hack Squat Combo in Black Steel\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"ffm-card-body\">\n<span class=\"ffm-badge\">Four Exercises<\/span>\n<h3>ATX 4-in-1 leg press | Hackenschmidt Combo<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"ffm-specs\"><li>CHF 2,590.00<\/li><li>up to 700 kg<\/li><li>16 Thrust Bearings<\/li><li>Shafts, \u00d8 40 mm<\/li><li>Mounting hole \u00d8 50 mm<\/li><li>Item No. F-82966<\/li><\/ul>\n<p>Leg presses, Hackenschmidt squats, calf presses, and standing calf raises on a frame. The sled runs on hard-chromed solid steel shafts, and the force curve can be adjusted to be ascending or descending using the roller-band-peg mechanisms. The backrest is multi-position adjustable, and the footplate for standing calf training is foldable.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ffm-ideal\"><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong> Home gyms with plenty of space that want to get the maximum range of exercises out of a single machine.<\/p>\n<a class=\"ffm-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/atx-4-in-1-leg-press-hackenschmidt-combo\/\">View ATX Combo<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ffm-card\">\n<figure class=\"ffm-card-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/HS-1023_849x700-4_1080x1080-3-600x600.avif\" alt=\"Seated leg press with adjustable seat and footplates\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"ffm-card-body\">\n<span class=\"ffm-badge\">Studio equipment<\/span>\n<h3>RealLeader Iso Lateral Leg Press | RS-1023<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"ffm-specs\"><li>CHF 2,990 instead of CHF 3,990<\/li><li>194 kg<\/li><li>1,335 x 1,895 x 1,475 mm<\/li><li>Steel tube 80 x 40 x 3 mm<\/li><li>Art. F-74564<\/li><\/ul>\n<p>Seated design with an adjustable chair that can be adjusted in angle and distance to the footplates. Each side is loaded independently at the rear end with weight plates, allowing you to train both legs or a single leg on the same machine. Matte black frame, black upholstery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ffm-ideal\"><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong> Gyms, clubs, and physical therapy clinics where people of many different heights use the same equipment.<\/p>\n<a class=\"ffm-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/realleader-iso-lateral-leg-press-rs-1023\/\">View RS-1023<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ffm-table-wrap\">\n<table>\n<thead><tr><th>Solution<\/th><th>Design<\/th><th>Dimensions \/ Weight<\/th><th>Disc Mount<\/th><th>Price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n<tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/atx-4-in-1-leg-press-hackenschmidt-combo\/\">ATX 4-in-1 Combo<\/a><\/td><td>45 degree leg press plus hack squat<\/td><td>supports loads up to 700 kg<\/td><td>\u00d8 50 mm, Adapter \u00d8 30 mm optional<\/td><td>CHF 2,590.00<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/realleader-iso-lateral-leg-press-rs-1023\/\">RealLeader RS-1023<\/a><\/td><td>seated, iso-lateral<\/td><td>1,335 x 1,895 x 1,475 mm, 194 kg<\/td><td>each page separately<\/td><td>CHF 2,990 instead of CHF 3,990<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/r-series-belt-squat-attachment\/\">Power rack plus belt squat attachment<\/a><\/td><td>Alternative without machine<\/td><td>Rack 152 x 133 x 214 cm, 90 kg<\/td><td>\u00d8 50 mm<\/td><td>CHF 740.- total<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"ffm-section\">\n<p class=\"ffm-eyebrow\">The alternatives<\/p>\n<h2>Is a leg press worth it at home?<\/h2>\n<p>A home leg press makes sense if you have room and prioritise leg training. An alternative is the CHF 490.\u2013 R-SERIES Power Rack with its CHF 250.\u2013 Belt Squat Attachment. CHF 740.\u2013 covers these two items; also check belt, connection, plates, installation and clear lever travel. Belt squats transmit load at the pelvis without making the back and shoulders entirely load-free.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/r-series-power-rack\/\">R-SERIES Power Rack<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/r-series-belt-squat-attachment\/\">belt squat attachment<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ffm-card\">\n<figure class=\"ffm-card-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Belt-Squat-Attachment-3-scaled-1-600x600.avif\" alt=\"Black steel belt squat attachment on the power rack\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"ffm-card-body\">\n<span class=\"ffm-badge\">Space-saving<\/span>\n<h3>R-SERIES Belt Squat Attachment<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"ffm-specs\"><li>CHF 250.-<\/li><li>Mounting hole \u00d8 50 mm<\/li><li>Steel, powder-coated<\/li><li>Art. F-61376<\/li><\/ul>\n<p>It mounts directly to the power rack and takes the load via a belt at the hips. This enables belt squats, lunges, and bent-over rows without taking up space with an additional machine. The holder is designed for 50 mm diameter plates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ffm-ideal\"><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong> an existing compatible R-SERIES rack, once lever travel, connection and clearance have been checked.<\/p>\n<a class=\"ffm-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/r-series-belt-squat-attachment\/\">View belt squat attachment<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The catch with this setup: the attachment requires a compatible rack, it doesn't work freestanding. If you don't have one yet, the rack is part of the bill, and then it's worth taking a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/category-2\/fitness-equipment\/baenke-racks\/rigs-racks\/racks\/\">Rack category<\/a> or into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/buying-guide-rigs-and-racks\/\">Rigs and Racks Buying Guide<\/a>, which iterates through the ceiling height and floor space of the three racks. Conversely, if you already have a rack in the room, the extension is by far the cheapest way to add heavy leg work.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/belt-squat-attachment\/\">Have an R-SERIES rack? Our belt squat guide covers compatibility, belt, load path and additional clearance.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"ffm-section\">\n<p class=\"ffm-eyebrow\">What is worth it for whom<\/p>\n<h2>Four situations, four clear recommendations<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ffm-profiles ffm-profiles-quad\">\n<div class=\"ffm-profile\">\n<h3>Home gym with limited space<\/h3>\n<p>When space is limited, check the exact layout rather than deciding by room length alone. A CHF 250.\u2013 belt squat attachment may suit an existing compatible R-SERIES rack, but needs extra clearance for lever, plates and access.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/r-series-belt-squat-attachment\/\">Belt Squat Attachment<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ffm-profile\">\n<h3>Basement gym with leg focus<\/h3>\n<p>If legs are your focus and the space permits, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/atx-4-in-1-leg-press-hackenschmidt-combo\/\">ATX 4-in-1<\/a> four exercises from a base area. Can withstand up to 700 kg, that is permanently sufficient.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ffm-profile\">\n<h3>Studio, club, physiotherapy practice<\/h3>\n<p>Many users with different heights need adjustability. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/realleader-iso-lateral-leg-press-rs-1023\/\">RS-1023<\/a> allows the seat angle and distance to be adjusted and permits single-leg training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ffm-profile\">\n<h3>Budget over aesthetics<\/h3>\n<p>Used offers change regularly. Compare the individual machine\u2019s condition, adjustments and price. Find the current selection of commercial equipment in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/category-2\/outlet\/\">Outlet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"ffm-section\">\n<p class=\"ffm-eyebrow\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n<h2>Leg press: the most important answers<\/h2>\n\n<details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>What does the leg press do?<\/summary>\n<p>The leg press places a heavy load on the thighs and buttocks without you having to balance the weight. Because the range of motion is guided, you can push yourself to your limit even alone and without a spotter. Exactly therein lies its value compared to the free squat, and at the same time its limitation: it hardly trains stabilization and coordination at all.<\/p><\/details>\n\n<details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>Leg press or squat, which is better?<\/summary>\n<p>Both, if you have the space. The squat works the whole body as well, but requires technique and a safety spotter. The leg press isolates the legs more and is easier to regulate, especially with high repetitions or when you are training alone. If you can only set up one, you are better off with a squat rack.<\/p><\/details>\n\n<details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>Which leg press for home?<\/summary>\n<p>For home use, a 45-degree combo is most suitable because it gets multiple exercises out of a small footprint. The prerequisites are around 3 meters of free room length and an access point through which a disassembled unit weighing around 200 kg can pass. If either of these is not given, a belt squat attachment on the rack is the more realistic solution.<\/p><\/details>\n\n<details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>What is a vertical leg press?<\/summary>\n<p>On the vertical leg press, you lie on your back and push the weight straight up. It is the most compact design and therefore popular when space is very limited. Disadvantages: The pelvis tilts slightly in the bottom position, getting in and out under load is uncomfortable, and the practical weight load remains limited.<\/p><\/details>\n\n<details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>How much weight is normal on the leg press?<\/summary>\n<p>There is no meaningful standard number because the display means something slightly different depending on the design. On a 45-degree machine, only a portion of the applied load acts on your legs, plus the friction and leverage of the device. Therefore, only compare yourself with yourself on the same machine, not your number with other people's numbers.<\/p><\/details>\n\n<details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>How much space does a leg press need?<\/summary>\n<p>Calculate with the device length plus about 60 cm each at the front and back. With the RealLeader RS-1023 at 1,895 mm in length, this results in a room length of a good 3.10 m. Height is rarely critical: at around 1.50 m, a seated leg press stays well below what a power rack requires in ceiling height.<\/p><\/details>\n\n<details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>Do you need your own weight plates for the leg press?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. All leg presses at Fitness-Flohmarkt are plate-loaded machines, meaning the weight comes from weight plates, which are not included. The weight horns are designed for \u00d8 50 mm, and for the ATX Combo, an adapter for \u00d8 30 mm is optionally available. Plan for the plates and a storage rack within reach right from the start.<\/p><\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"ffm-cta\">\n<h2>Leg press or alternative?<\/h2>\n<p>Measure your available room length, and the decision is usually already made. You can find all leg machines in one category.<\/p>\n<a class=\"ffm-btn ffm-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/category-2\/fitness-equipment\/plate-loaded\/\">View plate-loaded machines<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ffm-author\">\n<p class=\"ffm-box-label\">About the author<\/p>\n<p>Dominic Bertschin is Head of Marketing at Fitness-Flohmarkt in Liestal. He reads what customers ask and report back after their purchase every day, and writes the guide articles just the way he would have liked to read them himself before placing an order.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fitness-Flohmarkt \u00b7 Ratgeber Beinpresse: Varianten, Technik und die Alternativen f\u00fcrs Home Gym Vier Bauformen und eine ehrliche Antwort auf die Frage, ob die Maschine wirklich in deinen Keller geh\u00f6rt. Von Dominic Bertschin, Head of Marketing bei Fitness-Flohmarkt \u00b7 Aktualisiert: 11.08.2026 Kurz gesagt Die Beinpresse gibt es in vier Bauformen: 45 Grad, sitzend horizontal, vertikal und [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17807,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_gspb_post_css":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9079569","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":{"has_hero_section":"disabled","styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":7}},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9079569","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17807"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9079569"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9079569\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9084250,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9079569\/revisions\/9084250"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9079569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}