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Leg Exercises

Hip Flexion — (with Knee Flexion)

Muscles worked:

Iliopsoas; Rectus Femoris

Position:

Standing—facing outward.

Accessory:

Foot Harness

Adjustable Arm Position:

9

Success Tips

START

FINISH

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

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

Do not bend from waist or lower back.

Allow active leg to hang in the direction of the cable throughout movement.

START

Stand on Platform.

Secure Foot Harness on the foot furthest from the engine.

Bend forward 30-40° from your hips (not your waist) and very slightly bend the knee of your supporting leg.

FINISH

Initiate the movement by lifting your knee up and in, toward your torso.

Slowly move your leg as far as you can, without allowing any movement at the waist, knee or lower back.

Slowly return to the Start position without relaxing your leg muscles.

Dead Lift

Muscles worked:

Gluteus Maximus

Position:

Standing—facing outward. Seat removed.

Accessory:

Lat Bar

Pulleys / Adjustable Arm Position:

Squat Frame Pulleys—Standard Pulley / 0

Success Tips

Keep your knees slightly bent and feet on Platform.

Keep your chest lifted, spine aligned, abs tight and your back flat with no arch.

Lift with your legs, not lower back or arms.

Keep your abs tight throughout movement.

Keep your knees bent and your head up.

START

START

Grasp the Lat Bar with one hand in an overhand grip and the other in an underhand grip.

Bend legs approximately 90°.

Bend over, approximately 30- 45˚ from your hips (not your waist).

FINISH

FINISH

Initiate the movement by pushing up with your legs.

Slowly move upward until you are in the standing position.

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

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Bowflex RevolutionXP manual Hip Flexion with Knee Flexion Muscles worked

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