Leg exercises, Ankle eversion, Ankle inversion – Bowflex Ultimate 2 User Manual

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Leg Exercises

Ankle Eversion

START

ACTION

START

• Sit on the Bench, with one

side to the Power Rod

®

units.

• Attach a Foot Harness on

the foot. Snap on the top

ring to the cable.

• Straighten the attached leg

and sit up straight.

• Allow the foot to rotate

toward the Power Rod

®

units, keeping tension in

the cables.

• Slowly rotate your foot

outward, away from

Power Rod

®

units.

• Then, maintaining tension,

slowly return to the Start

position.

FINISH

Muscles worked:

Peroneals

Bench Position:

Flat Bench Forward

Accessory:

Foot Harness

Pulleys:

Chest Bar Pulleys

Success Tips

• Movement should occur only at

the ankle—keep the rest of your

body motionless.

• Keep abs tight and do not lift your

hips or excessively arch your

back.

• You should feel tension in the

outside of your calf throughout

the entire motion

Ankle Inversion

START

ACTION

START

• Sit on the Bench, with one

side to the Power Rod

®

units.

• Attach a Foot Harness on

the foot closest to pulley.

• Straighten the attached leg

and sit up straight.

• Allow the foot to rotate

toward the Power Rod

®

units, keeping tension in

the cables.

• Slowly rotate your foot

outward, away from Power

Rod

®

units.

• Then, maintaining tension,

slowly return to the Start

position.

FINISH

Muscles worked:

Tibialis Anterior and Posterior

Bench Position:

Flat Bench Forward

Accessory:

Foot Harness

Pulleys:

Chest Bar Pulleys

Success Tips

• Movement should occur only at

the ankle—keep the rest of your

body motionless.

• Keep abs tight and do not lift your

hips or excessively arch your

back.

• You should feel tension in the

inside of your calf throughout the

entire motion

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