Figure 5: Correct Exercise Postion - Stairmaster FREECLIMBER 4400 PT/CL Owner's Manual

BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Head - Keep your chin parallel
to the floor. Avoid staring at your
feet or the computer console. This
posture will also enhance your
breathing.
B
ack - Although the whole
body is in a slightly forward
slant, keep your back straight
and avoid bending at the waist.
Hips/Torso - Keep your hips
directly under you with the
buttocks slightly contracted.
Avoid letting your hips rock
from side to side with each step.
Legs - Use a full, pain-free
range of motion with each
step, straightening your legs
as far as possible without
causing discomfort or letting
your knees lock out.
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Figure 5: Correct Exercise Position
Feet - Place 3/4 of each foot on the ped-
als, heels slightly off the edge with your
toes facing forward.
Chest/Shoulders - Keep your
shoulders square and centered
over your hips with your chest
lifted.
Elbows - Keep both elbows
slightly bent. If you have good
balance and want to burn more
calories, you can pump your arms
back and forth as if you were
running.
Hands - Rest your
hands lightly on the
side rails or front
handlebars.
Excessive leaning on
the side rails can re-
duce calorie burn by
up to 20%.
Knees - Keep your knees
aligned with your toes.
Avoid training with your
knees too far past your
toes and keep your feet
pointing forward. Do not
hyperextend your knees.