Instructions
Preparation
- Lie supine on platform with shoulders against pad. Place
feet slightly high on platform. Prop one leg up, on support if
available. Extend hip and knee of leg positioned on platform.
Release dock lever and grasp handles to sides if available.
Execution
- Bring sled toward platform by flexing hip and knee of supporting
leg until knee is just short of complete flexion or until hip
is completely flexed. Return by extending knee and hip. Repeat.
Continue with opposite leg.
Comments
- If available reengage support lever in extended position
before dismounting. Allow for full range of motion without forcing
hips to rise at waist. Keep knee pointed same directions as foot.
Do not allow heel to raise off of platform, pushing with both
heel and forefoot. Placing foot slightly high on platform emphasize
Gluteus Maximus. Placing foot slightly lower on platform emphasize
Quadriceps.
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Classification
Muscles
Target
Synergists
Dynamic
Stabilizers
Stabilizers
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