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Leg exercises – Bowflex Revolution User Manual

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Leg Exercises

Standing Hip 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 moving

you whole leg forward, without

allowing any movement in your

waist or lower back.

• After moving your leg as far as

possible 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.

• Keep the torso tight throughout the

motion.

Standing Hip Internal Rotation

START

FINISH

START

• Stand on the platform on one side

of the seat rail facing sideways

from the engine.

• Attach one cable to the D-ring on

the foot closest to the pulley on the

outside edge near the front of your

foot.

• 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 moving

you whole leg by rotating at

the hip, without allowing any

movement in your waist or lower

back.

• After rotating your leg as far

as possible, return to the Start

position.

• Repeat with the other leg.

FINISH

Muscles worked:

Gracilis, Adductor Magnus

Bench Position:

Removed

Accessory:

Foot harness

Adjustable Arm Position:

9

Success Tips

• Make sure all the motion is occurring at

your hip.

• Keep the torso tight throughout the

motion.