CYBEX VR2 Owner's And Service Manual page 74

• Associated Muscles - The rhomboids and middle fibers of the trapezius are responsible for
stabilization of the scapula in retraction. The teres major and upper fibers of the latissimus
dorsi are assistant movers for horizontal abduction. The biceps, brachioradialis, and
brachialis are always involved in pulling movements as elbow flexion is required. The
degree of their individual involvement depends upon radioulnar joint position.
The Positioning
• Adjust the seat to align the horizontal handles
with the top of the shoulders.
• Adjust the chest pad to allow both hands to reach
the handles while protracting. Moving into the
"chest up" erect posture should then allow full
motion.
• Check the weight to insure that the appropriate
resistance has been selected. Body position and
control of the motion should never be compro-
mised by excessive weight.
The Motion - The Row
• Grip the lower end of the vertical or parallel
handles.
• Retract the scapula (pinch the shoulder blades
back and together).
• While maintaining the scapular position and the
chest on the pad, bring the arms to your sides.
• Slowly return to the starting position without
resting.
• If the scapular position changes, reset the scapula
retraction at the beginning of each repetition.
CYBEX VR2 Owner's Manual
START POSITION
FINISH POSITION
Exercise
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