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TRAINING EFFECT
This exercise is an
optimal training to
strengths your lateral
abdominal muscles. These mu-
scles support the sideways mo-
vement of the thorax toward the
pelvis.
5.2
SIDE BENDS ON A HYPEREXTENSION BENCH
Start position:
Lie sideways on the bench and hock your feet
under the foot support bracket. Your pelvic area is
lying on the seat pad and your arms are crossed
over the chest. Lower the torso towards the floor.
Stop the movement when the torso is at leastpa-
rallel to the floor.
Back to the starting position:
Lift your torso slowly and return to your starting
position. Depending on the training intensityrepeat
this exercise 10-20 times and continue the action
with the opposite side.
Make sure, that your legs and torso stay completely stable. Move your trunk only
laterally to prevent stressing your lower back.
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For this exercise, the footrest is mounted on the
frame of the seat pad support (# 6).
