CM 216
LOW BACK
MUSCLES TRAINED
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
PRIOR TO USING THIS MACHINE
CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN TO INSURE PHYSICAL READINESS!
CONSULT A TRAINED SUPERVISOR TO FAMILIARIZE YOU WITH THE MACHINE'S PERFORMANCE
CHARACTERISTICS AND PROPER USE!
BE SURE THAT THE PULL PIN SECURING THE THIGH BLOCK PAD IS IN ITS FULLY ENGAGED AND
LOCKED POSITION!
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH!
Erector Spinae Muscle Group
Select the desired weight. DO NOT EXCEED YOUR KNOWN PERFORMANCE
CAPABILITIES!
ADJUST THIGH BLOCK PAD to the desired position using pull pin mechanism and handle assembly located on the
vertical upright Be sure that the pull pin is in its fully engaged and locked position prior to exercise!
For proper fit, thigh block pad should contact upper thighs when standing with slight flexion in the ankle, knee and
hip joints (semi-squat standing position).
ENTER MACHINE CAREFULLY! Assume a comfortable semi-squat stance with feet positioned squarely on foot plat-
forms and thighs pressed firmly against thigh block pad.
BEND UPPER BODY OVER THE TOP OF THIGH BLOCK PAD (TRUNK FLEXION) and GRASP EXERCISE HANDLES
FIRMLY using an OVERGRIP HANDGRASP (PALMS DOWN) POSITION!
IN A SLOW, CONTROLLED MANNER, LIFT WEIGHT BY EXTENDING BACKWARD WITH THE UPPER BODY (LUMBAR
EXTENSION) AGAINST THIGH BLOCK PAD, PAUSE BRIEFLY IN THE NEAR FULLY EXTENDED POSITION, AND
RETURN TO STARTING POSITION.
BE SURE TO KEEP ARMS FULLY EXTENDED (ARMS STRAIGHT) THROUGHOUT ENTIRE EXERCISE!
BREATHE NORMALLY!
UPON COMPLETION OF THE EXERCISE, lower weight gently to the original starting position.
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