Body Solid Fusion 400, Owner'S Manual

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Stretching the hamstrings with
emphasis on insertion of the
hamstrings and calves
Stretching the hamstrings
with emphasis on the
middle portion
Stretching the hamstrings
with emphasis on the
upper portion
POSTERIOR OF THIGH
Semistraddle (Figure Four)
M U S C L E ( S ) A F F E C T E D :
g a s t r o c n e m i u s , h a m s t r i n g s a n d s p i n a l e r e c t o r s
1. Sit with the upper body nearly vertical and legs straight.
2. Place sole of left foot on left side of right knee. The lateral side of
left leg should be resting on the floor.
3. Lean forward from the waist and grasp toes with right hand and
slightly pull toes toward the upper body as the chest is also pulled
toward right leg. Hold for 10 seconds.
4. Release toes and relax foot.
5. Grasp ankle and continue to pull chest toward right leg. Hold for
10 seconds.
6. Point toes away from body and continue to pull chest toward right
leg. Hold for 10 seconds.
7. Repeat with the left leg.
Remember... do all stretches in a
smooth, slow, controlled manner.
STRETCHING
WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN
STRETCHING
WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN
STRETCHING
WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN
STRETCHING
WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN
STRETCHING
WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN
STRETCHING
WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN
STRETCHING
WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN
STRETCHING
WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN
STRETCHING
WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN
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