Instructions
Preparation
- Stand behind elevated platform and low and close pulley cables
to sides. Grasp stirrups at each side of platform. Stand upright
with arms straight down at sides.
Execution
- Place foot of first leg on elevated platform. Stand on elevated
platform by extending hip and knee of first leg and place foot
of second leg on bench. Step down with second leg by flexing
hip and knee of first leg. Return to original standing position
by placing foot of first leg to lower position. Repeat first
step with opposite leg alternating first steps between legs.
Comments
- Keep torso upright during exercise. Lead knee should point
same direction as foot throughout movement. Stepping distance
from bench emphasizes Gluteus Maximus; stepping close to bench
emphasizes Quadriceps.
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Classification
Muscles
Target
Synergists
Dynamic
Stabilizers
Stabilizers
Antagonist
Stabilizers
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