XTREME®2

Leg Exercises

Standing Hip Extension—(knee flexed)

Muscles worked:

Gluteus Maximus

Position:

Standing—facing Power Rod® unit

Accessory:

Hand Grip on Arch of Foot (see Page 4)

Pulleys:

Squat Pulley Frame—Standard Pulleys

Leg Extension:

Removed

START

 

FINISH

 

 

 

Success Tips

Keep your knees slightly bent and support foot on Standing Platform.

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.

Keep your knee stabilized in the 90° angle position.

START

Secure the Hand Grip around the arch of your foot. Bend this leg approximately 90°.

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

Hold onto the Seat Back Pad to stabilize yourself.

ACTION

Initiate the movement by tightening your glutes and slowly pivoting your leg from your hip. Move your entire leg backward, keeping your knee steady at a 90° angle.

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

Slowly return to start position.

Standing Hip Extension—(knee stabilized)

Muscles worked:

Gluteus Maximus

Position:

Standing—facing Power Rod® unit

Accessory:

Hand Grip on Arch of Foot (see Page 4)

Pulleys:

Squat Pulley Frame—Standard Pulleys

Leg Extension:

START

FINISH

Removed

Success Tips

Keep your knees slightly bent and support foot on Standing Platform.

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.

Keep working leg straight or only very slightly bent.

START

Secure the Hand Grip around the arch of your foot. Keep this leg straight, but not locked at the knee.

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

Hold onto the Seat Back Pad to stabilize yourself.

ACTION

Initiate the movement by tightening your glutes and slowly pivoting your leg from your hip. Move your entire leg backward and then lift it slightly behind you.

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

Slowly return to start position.

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Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE manual Standing Hip Extension-knee flexed, Standing Hip Extension-knee stabilized