Quad. - Glutes Machine
Description
Adjust chest pad height so that pad rests comfortably between chest line and abdomen. Press chest firmly against pad, standing straight up with shoulders down and back and head as a natural extension of the spine. Grasp handles to assist with maintaining chest against pad. Place right foot on foot pedal, pedal should rest in the middle of the foot. Left foot will stay stationary with a slight bend in the knee. Exhale; extend foot pedal straight back, do not lock out the knee joint. Inhale; bend the knee and bring it slowly back to resting position towards the chest. Weight stack should stop just before resting level, pause and repeat to complete reps. Once reps complete, remove the right foot, adjust foot pedal to the left side. Repeat on the left.
With feet shoulder width apart, stand upright with a bench or chair about 3-6 inches behind you. Keep shoulders down and back, core engaged and neutral spin. Inhale; bend knees while allowing hips to bend back behind, body weight should be in the heels of feet. Lower body down until bottom...
Published 07/27/12
Secure the band around something stable and at chest/shoulder height. Hold handles in both hands so that the bands run along the inside of the arms. Move far enough away so there is tension on the bands. Begin the movement with the arms bent, palms facing down. Press arms straight out in front,...
Published 07/27/12
Sit upright on the machine, engaged the abdominals so that the spine/back is neutral. Gently grasp the handles on each side of the seat. Place feet flat in the center of the platform at comfortable distance apart from each other. Adjust the seat so that the angle in the knees is approximately 90...
Published 07/27/12