In this informal, humor‑filled Portuguese commentary, Rodrigo Barros breaks down the horizontal leg press. He starts by literally translating the exercise name—‘leg’ (perna) and ‘press’ (pressão) performed in a horizontal plane—clarifying that it is a variation of the classic leg press, which mimics a squat with back support. He identifies the primary muscles worked: glutes and quadriceps. Barros then evaluates the exercise’s utility: for lifters who train very heavy loads (the “filho do capiroto” crowd), the horizontal press lacks sufficient load capacity, making the 45‑degree leg press a better choice. For those who train less aggressively, the horizontal version is perfectly adequate and convenient, especially on days when they’re “lazy” about adding weight. Throughout, he uses colloquial language and jokes, positioning the exercise as a simple, useful tool for most gym‑goers while acknowledging its limits for maximal strength training.
