Bowflex RevolutionXP Home Gym User Manual


 
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Leg Exercises
Lunge — Single leg hip extension w/ knee extension
START FINISH
Stand facing the engine, with
one foot forward on the center
of the platform and the other
foot back behind you.
Attach the cables to the D-ring
on the bottom strap of the
Squat Harness.
Bend the front knee to
approximately 90º. Bend the
back knee slightly less.
The front foot is flat on the
platform, and the back foot is
on the ball of the foot.
Initiate the movement by
extending your front leg and
hip.
Keep your upper body as
stable as possible while moving
upward, fully extending the
knee, but not locking it.
Return to the Start position.
Repeat with the other leg.
Muscles worked:
Quadriceps; Hamstrings;
Gluteus Maximus; Calf muscles
Position:
Standing—facing the machine. Seat
removed.
Accessory:
Squat Harness
Pulleys / Adjustable Arm
Position:
Squat Frame Pulleys—Standard Pulley
/ 0
Success Tips
Keep the chest lifted, abs tight and a
slight curve in the lower back.
On the forward leg, while lowering
the body, keep the knee pointed
forward.
Bend at the hip, not at the waist.
START
FINISH
Standing Single Leg Curl — Knee Flexion
START FINISH
START
Stand on either side of the
seat pad and position your leg
so the lower Leg Curl pad is
on the back of your lower leg.
The upper Leg Curl pad
should be positioned just
below the knee on the front of
your leg.
On the standing leg, stabilize
your ankle, knee, hip and
trunk.
Initiate the movement by
bending your knee to move
your lower leg upward.
Keep your upper body as
stable as possible while
moving.
Return to the Start position.
Repeat with the other leg.
FINISH
Muscles worked:
Hamstrings
Position:
Standing—facing the machine.
Accessory:
Leg Extension/Curl Attachment
Adjustable Arm Position:
0
Success Tips
Keep the chest lifted, abs tight and a
slight curve in the lower back.
Only bend at the knee of the
working leg.
Stabilize your upper body by holding
onto the tower.