Cybex 5000 Series PL - Manual (Page 79)

Cybex Plate Loaded Owner’s Manual
Exercises
Page 4-17
Seated Calf
Specifications:
Take-off weight: 38 lbs. (17.2 kg) per arm
Resistance type: Near Constant
Effective lifting ration: 250%
Muscles Trained
Primary - Soleus
Secondary - Gastrocnemius
The Cybex Plate Loaded Seated Calf allows training of the calf
musculature without the hips or back having to support the
load. The seated position increases the involvement of the
soleus muscle for a unique training stimulus. The knee pads
assembly adjust for tibia length providing safe and comfortable
exercise.
Instructions
1. Load appropriate resistance evenly.
2. With feet securely on footplates, adjust knee
pads to allow comfortable positioning.
3. Lift and rotate release knob 1/4 turn counter
clockwise.
4. Lift and lower weights with smooth,
controlled movements, exercising within
a comfortable range of motion.
5. With the input arm at the top of the motion,
rotate 1/4 clockwise into support position.