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AIR300 LEG PRESS
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OPERATION MANUAL
HOW TO USE THE AIR300 LEG PRESS
(CONTINUED)
CAUTION
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Consult your physician before beginning any exercise
program.
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This equipment should only be used with proper
instructions.
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Proper warm-up required to help prevent serious injury.
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Always maintain good form and control during exercise.
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If you feel pain, faintness, or are unable to maintain
good form, stop immediately.
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Use caution when increasing/decreasing resistance
during exercise.
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Never make adjustments to the machine during
exercise. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
CONCENTRIC PHASE (FORWARD MOVEMENT)
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Push Foot Pads forward, then raise and hold the Stop/Release Bars on both sides.
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Extend the legs fully, and at the same level, without locking the knees (keep a slight bend in the knees).
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Maintain erect position on the Seat and Seat Back.
ECCENTRIC PHASE (BACKWARD MOVEMENT)
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Return the Exercise Arms to the start position in a smooth, controlled manner.
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Slower speed during backward movement is recommended.
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Maintain control of the load; keep the Exercise Arms off the Stops on the frame throughout the exercise.
BREATHING
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Exhale during the concentric phase (forward movement).
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Inhale during the eccentric phase (backward movement).
TRAINING TIPS
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Ensure your feet rest flat on the Foot Pads throughout exercise.
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Avoid rocking your body to create momentum when pushing heavy loads.
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To perform exercise one leg at a time, keep your resting foot on the other Foot Pad for stability during movement.
