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Leg Exercises
Standing Hip Abduction
START FINISH
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.
• 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.
FINISH
Muscles worked:
Gluteus Minimus; Gluteus Medius
Position:
Standing—facing right or left. Seat
removed.
Accessory:
Foot Harness
Adjustable Arm Position:
9
Success Tips
• 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.
Standing Hip Adduction
START FINISH
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.
• 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.
FINISH
Muscles worked:
Gluteus Medius; Adductor Longus
Position:
Standing—facing right or left. Seat
removed.
Accessory:
Foot Harness
Adjustable Arm Position:
9
Success Tips
• 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.