Leg Exercises; Leg Extension; Lying Leg Extension - Bowflex Ultimate 2 Owner's Manual And Fitness Manual

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Muscles worked:
Quadriceps
Bench Position:
Leg Extension Seat
Accessory:

Leg Extension

Pulleys:
Leg Extension
Success Tips
not "kick" into the extension.
outward during the exercise.
Keep kneecaps pointing up and
straight forward.
Muscles worked:
Quadriceps
Bench Position:
Flat Bench Forward
Accessory:
Ankle Cuff or Foot Harness
Pulleys:
Chest Bar
Success Tips
aligned, abs tight and a very
slight arch in your lower back.
throughout this exercise.

Leg Exercises

Leg Extension
START
START
with your knees near the pivot
point and the lower roller pads
in front of your shins (see Start
image above).
hip-width, pointing your knee
caps forward.
stabilize yourself.
tight and a slight arch in your
lower back.

Lying Leg Extension

START
START
Power Rod
®
Ankle Cuff around one
ankle (do not cross cables).
supported. Bend the active
leg approximately 90° (tall
users will need to modify
this position).
the active thigh behind the
knee, and brace the inactive
leg on the bench or the
floor.
slowly straighten your legs,
moving your feet forward
then upward until your legs
are completely straight and
your kneecaps point upward
to the ceiling.
returning to the Start
position without relaxing
your quads.
units. Secure moving only your knee and
lower leg. Do not lock your
knee.
position without relaxing
your quadriceps.
FINISH
ACTION
FINISH
ACTION