The Machine; Arc Of Motion; Accommodating Footplate; Exercises - CYBEX VR2 Owner's And Service Manual

Seated Leg Press

The Machine

• Arc of Motion - The machine pivots from
below creating an arc congruent with the
functional movement of the legs. This also
decreases the detrimental forces on the knee
by maintaining an optimum knee/foot
relationship throughout the range of motion.
A leg press that pivots from above or that
moves in a linear path is inconsistent with the
natural arc of motion and creates excessive
forces within the knee during flexion.
• Accommodating Footplate - The movement
of the footplate eliminates excessive motion at
the ankle and maintains a near neutral position,
decreasing undue forces throughout the lower
extremity.
• Range of Motion Adjustment - The starting
position and range of motion limit are both
adjusted from a control pin below the legs. Adjustment is accomplished through the near
effortless movement of the footplate. By moving the footplate rather than the seat the legs
are always traveling through the appropriate arc of motion with the appropriate resistance.
• Seat Angle Adjustment - The back of the seat adjusts to vary the hip position and motion.
Five positions are available in five degree increments. The position of the seat is comfort
and goal dependent.
• Variable Resistance - A cam provides appropriately varying resistance that is maximal at
the end of the motion where the body's mechanical advantage increases.
• 10 to 505 Pounds by Fives - The top plate provides a minimum weight of ten pounds.
Subsequent plates in the weight stack are twenty pounds each. Three "slide-on" five pound
incremental plates are securely positioned for easy access and effortless addition thereby
providing 10 to 505 pounds in five pound increments.
Chapter 3 - Exercises

Exercises

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