CYBEX VR2 Owner's And Service Manual page 60

Incline Press - Dual Axis
The Machine
• Range of Motion Adjustment - The dual-axis
incline press eliminates the danger of excessive
stretch by providing an adjustable starting posi-
tion that, when preset to the individual user's
structure/mechanics, also serves as a range of
motion limit.
• Plane of Motion - The handles move through
a very slight arc angled approximately 30
degrees above the plane that lies perpendicular
to the bench. (The handles are angled to allow
optimum average wrist position throughout the
movement.) They are in a "barbell" or horizon-
tal position to encourage shoulder motion
through the proper plane as well as the optimal
position of neutral shoulder rotation. Vertical or
neutral handles are inappropriate for pec
work as they encourage motion in the sagittal plane (shoulder flexion).
• User Defined Path of Motion - The width of the start position, the end position, as well as
the path of travel between the two are entirely determined by the user. The path chosen can
be based upon the user's ability level, goal, fatigue, or structural limitations (as are often
found in the shoulder joint). Options range from the traditional press to numerous other user
friendly options including movement toward midline similar to dumbbell exercises.
Although the dual-axis technology allows freedom within the proper plane of motion,
unwanted motion outside of that plane is safely eliminated by the machine, allowing all
effort to be directed toward the pectoralis major.
• Variable Resistance - A cam provides appropriately varying resistance that is maximal at
the end of the motion where the body's mechanical advantage increases.
• Two Directions of Resistance - The dual-axis technology not only provides resistance
against the pressing movement (by pushing back against you) but it can also provide
resistance against adduction (by pushing the hands apart) when the handles are moved
inward from their resting position. By providing two directions of resistance within the
plane of motion pec stimulation is increased and the triceps are de-emphasized.
NOTE: Less weight will be employed when the handles are moved inward due to the
multiple directions of resistance and the increased muscular effort required of the
pectoralis major.
CYBEX VR2 Owner's Manual
Exercise
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