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Leg Exercises
Standing Hip Flexion
Muscles worked:
Iliacus, Psoas, Rectus Femoris
Bench Position:
Removed
Accessory:
Foot harness
Adjustable Arm Position:
9
Success Tips
•Make sure all the motion is occurring at your hip.
•Keep the torso tight throughout the motion.
START
START
•Stand on the platform on one side of the seat rail facing away from the engine.
•Attach one cable to the
•Straighten but do not lock out the support leg.
•Stand far enough away from the pulley so that there is tension at the start of the motion.
FINISH
FINISH
•Initiate the movement by moving you whole leg forward, without allowing any movement in your waist or lower back.
•After moving your leg as far as possible possible, return to the Start position. Repeat with the other leg.
Standing Hip External Rotation
Muscles worked:
Gracilis, Adductor Magnus
Bench Position:
Removed
Accessory:
Foot harness
Adjustable Arm Position:
9
Success Tips
•Make sure all the motion is occurring at your hip.
•Keep the torso tight throughout the motion.
START
START
•Stand on the platform on one side of the seat rail facing sideways from the engine.
•Attach one cable to the
•Straighten but do not lock out the support leg.
•Stand far enough away from the pulley so that there is tension at the start of the motion.
FINISH
FINISH
•Initiate the movement by moving your whole leg by rotating at the hip, without allowing any movement in your waist or lower back.
•After rotating your leg as far as possible, return to the Start position.
•Repeat with the other leg.