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Leg Exercises
Lying Leg Extension
START FINISH
START
• While sitting on the bench
facing the engine, attach one
cable to the D-ring on the
heel of the foot harness.
• Lie on the bench with your
hip flexed and knee bent to
approximately 90°.
• Tall users may have to modify
this position.
• Feet, ankles and knees should
be in line with the cables.
• Without moving your hips,
slowly extend your leg, moving
only your knee and lower leg.
• Slowly reverse the motion,
returning to the Start position
without losing muscle tension.
FINISH
Muscles worked:
Quadriceps
Bench Position:
Flat
Accessory:
Foot harness
Adjustable Arm Position:
9
Success Tips
• Keep your hip and upper thigh
motionless throughout the exercise.
• Lift your chest, keep your abs tight
and maintain a very slight arch in
your low back.
Standing Hip Flexion w/ Knee Flexion
START FINISH
START
• Stand on the platform on one
side of the seat rail facing
away from the engine.
• Attach one cable to the D-
ring on the heel of the foot
harness.
• 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.
• Initiate the movement by
lifting your knee up toward
your torso, allowing your knee
to bend without allowing any
movement in your waist or
lower back.
• After lifting your knee as high
as possible, return to the Start
position. Repeat with the
other leg.
FINISH
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 and the knee.
• Keep the torso tight throughout the
motion.