Bowflex SelectTech BF1090, Owner'S Manual

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17
Leg Exercises
Wide Squats
START ACTION
START
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and stand with your feet slightly
wider than shoulder width apart.
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outward, so that your feet and knees
are lined up pointing outward.
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chest, tightening your abs, and
maintaining a slight arch in your
lower back.
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sticking the hips back as the knees
start to bend.
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flat as the hips continue to move
backward.
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90 degrees at the knees, unless
otherwise determined.
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of the squat.
FINISH
Calf Raises
START ACTION
START
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width apart, feet facing straight
forward.
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with your palms facing in.
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a slight curve in your lower back.
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feet, lifting your heels as high as you
can off the floor.
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keeping tension on the calf muscles.
FINISH
Muscles worked
Quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings and
adductors
Success tips:
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direction as the toes.
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trunk.
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stabilization issues on every part of each
repetition.
Muscles worked
Gastrocnemius and soleus
Success tips
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during the exercise.
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your balance, on the balls of your feet.