Leg Exercises

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Standing Hip Abduction

Muscles worked:

Gluteus Minimus; Gluteus Medius

Position:

Standing—facing right or left. Seat removed.

Accessory:

Foot Harness

Adjustable Arm Position:

9

Success Tips

START

 

FINISH

 

 

 

Keep your chest lifted, spine aligned, abs tight and a slight arch in your lower back.

This exercise does not burn fat from hips but builds strength and stability.

Keep working leg straight or only very slightly bent and your hips level.

Use only a small range of motion.

START

Stand on Platform.

Secure Foot Harness on the ankle furthest from the pulley. Keep leg straightened, but knee loose.

Adjust your position so that there is some tension in the cables at the start of this exercise.

You may use your hand on the Seat Back Pad to stabilize movement.

FINISH

Slowly move the attached leg outward, away from the engine, at a 30-45° angle, keeping your hips and spine motionless.

Slowly return to the Start position without relaxing tension in your leg.

Keep your hips level during movement.

Standing Hip Adduction

Muscles worked:

Gluteus Medius; Adductor Longus

Position:

Standing—facing right or left. Seat removed.

Accessory:

Foot Harness

Adjustable Arm Position:

9

Success Tips

START

 

FINISH

 

 

 

Attach the Foot Harness to the Cables farthest from the active ankle.

Do not cross the attached leg in front of the stabilized leg.

Keep abs tight and do not lift your hips or excessively arch your back.

Keep your spine straight and your hips level—do not raise hips during motion.

Use only a small range of motion.

START

Stand on Platform.

Secure Foot Harness on the foot closest to the engine. Keep leg straightened, but knee loose.

Adjust your position so that there is some tension in the cables at the start of this exercise.

You may use your hand on the Seat Back Pad to stabilize movement.

FINISH

Slowly allow the attached leg to move inward, toward the support leg (30–45˚) as you face forward, keeping your hips and spine perfectly still.

Keeping the leg still, slowly move it back into the Start position.

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Bowflex RevolutionXP manual Standing Hip Abduction Muscles worked

RevolutionXP specifications

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