SPRI Xering Exercise Instructions

Forward Raise (Hip Flexors/Quadriceps)
Start: Stand with feet hip width apart. Place Xering
around ankles. Keep knees slightly bent. Place hands
on hips or hold onto the back of a stable chair.
Finish: Keep one foot grounded while raising opposite
leg up and forward. Keep hips and shoulders square.
Return to start and repeat.
Backward Press (Hamstrings/Gluteals)
Start: Stand with feet hip width apart. Place Xering
around ankles and exercise leg slightly behind body.
Keep knees slightly bent. Place hands on hips or hold
onto the back of a stable chair.
Finish: Keep one foot grounded while pressing
opposite leg straight up and back behind body. Keep
hips and shoulders square. Return to start and repeat.
Exercise Instruction
• As a warm–up before each exercise session,
perform each selected exercise 3–5 times without
the Xering.
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• Complete 1–3 sets of 8–12 repetitions of each
exercise selected.
• Rest approximately 30–60 seconds between each
exercise set.
• Perform every exercise through a full range of
motion.
• Perform an equal number of exercise repetitions
with each leg to avoid the development of muscle
imbalances.
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• If unable to complete (8) exercise repetitions
through a full range of motion, increase rest time
between exercise sets or select an Xering
provides a lesser amount of resistance.
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• If unable to achieve moderate to maximal muscular
fatigue following the completion of (12) exercise
repetitions through a full range of motion, decrease
rest time between exercise sets or select an Xering
which provides a greater amount of resistance.
• Perform each exercise a minimum of 3 times per
week for maximum results.
• Allow 24–48 hours of complete rest between each
Xering exercise session.
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responsibility for accidents or injury to person or property that may
result from the improper use of this product. Be sure to consult your
health professional before beginning these exercises or any type of
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exercise program.
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Xering
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IMPORTANT!
Please read the instructions below
before using the Xering.
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• Before each workout, check for possible wear
of the Xering.
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• Always perform general warm–up activities prior
to performing Xering exercises.
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• Perform only the exercises as shown in this chart
or other SPRI produced informational resources.
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• Avoid exposing the Xering to rough or abrasive
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surfaces.
• Wear appropriate footwear while using the Xering.
• Make sure the Xering is secure around ankles, feet,
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and/or lower legs before beginning each exercise.
• Perform exercises in a slow and
controlled manner.
• Keep abdominal muscles tight
while performing exercises.
• Avoid straining or holding
your breath while
exercising.
• Discontinue any exercise
that is uncomfortable or
causes discomfort.
• Consult your physician
before beginning
any type of exercise
program.
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