Body Solid Power Lift FID46, 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.
ANTERIOR OF THIGH AND HIP FLEXOR
Kneeling Quadriceps Stretch
M U S C L E ( S ) A F F E C T E D : q u a d r i c e p s
1. Kneel with the balls of the feet on the ground.
2. Keep hips straight (upper leg and torso should be in a straight line).
3. Place palms of hands on buttocks and push slightly forward.
4. With a straight body, lean slightly backward until developmental
stretch is felt in quadriceps.
5. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds.
POSTERIOR OF THIGH
Sitting Toe Touch
M U S C L E ( S ) A F F E C T E D : h a m s t r i n g s , s p i n a l e r e c t o r s a n d g a s t r o c n e m i u s
1. Sit with the upper body nearly vertical and legs straight.
2. Lean forward from waist and grasp toes with each hand, slightly
pull toes towards the upper body, and pull chest towards leg.
(If you are very stiff, try to grasp the ankles.) Hold for 10 seconds.
3. Release toes and relax foot.
4. Grasp ankles and continue to pull chest towards legs. Hold for 10
seconds.
5. Still grasping the ankles, point away from body and continue to
pull chest towards legs. Hold for 10 seconds.
Stretching the
quadriceps
kneeling
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