Use & Training - Concept2 SKIERG Product Manual

USE & TRAINING
Double-Pole
Technique
Begin with your hands
shoulder-width apart at
about eye level . Your
arms should be bent .
Your feet should be
shoulder-width apart .
Drive the handles
downward by engaging
your abdominal muscles
and bending your knees .
Maintain the bend in
your arms to keep the
handles fairly close to
your face .
Finish the drive with
knees slightly bent, and
arms extended down
alongside your thighs .
Bring your arms back up
and straighten your body
to return to the start
position .
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The SkiErg offers terrific exercise for the entire body . Each pull
engages the legs, arms, shoulders and core in a downwards
"crunch," using body weight to help accelerate the handles . Each
pull finishes by extending the arms down along the hips with
knees partly bent .
The SkiErg enables you to train with the double-pole motion that
is essential to both skate and classic skiing .
Classic skiing technique (alternating arms) is also possible .
Important Safety Notes
WARNING!
The safety level of the machine can be maintained only if it is
examined regularly for damage and wear . Replace defective
components immediately to ensure safety and performance or
keep machine out of use until repaired .
• Use of this machine with worn or weakened parts (pulleys,
cords, spools) may result in injury to the user . When in doubt
about the condition of any part, Concept2 strongly advises that
it be replaced immediately . Use only genuine Concept2 parts .
Use of other parts may result in injury or poor performance of
your machine .
• The SkiErg with optional floor stand must be used on a stable,
level surface .
• The wall-mounted SkiErg must be securely fixed to the wall at
the top and bottom brackets . Be sure that your mounting bolts
are going into a solid material such as wood or concrete, and
that you are using the proper hardware for the wall material .
• Do not twist or cross cords, and avoid pulling cords all the way
out to the point at which they stop .
• Do not release handles when they are in the pulled out
position . Bring handles back to the top position before
releasing them .
• Perform regular inspection and maintenance as recommended.
• Keep unsupervised children away from the SkiErg.
Classic Skiing Technique
(alternating arms)
Begin with one arm raised and
slightly bent .
Pull down with the top arm, while
gradually raising the lower arm .
Continue to alternate arm pulls,
keeping some bend in the pulling
arm, as it is a stronger position .
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SkiErg Product Manual