Lever Push Pull (plate loaded)

Classification

Utility:	Power
Mechanics:	Compound
Force:	Push & Pull

Instructions

Preparation

Load weights plates on machine, right plate to front side and left plate to rear side. Stand inside machine and grasp lever handles, right hand forward and left hand to side. Place right foot forward on footstep.

Execution

Pull forward lever back while pushing other lever forward.

Return

Return to starting position and repeat.

Comments

Load weight plates on opposite racks, then reposition to opposite posture and continue.

Force (Articulation)

Dynamic

Spine
- Rotation
Pushing Arm (side)
- Shoulder
  - Flexion
  - Transverse Flexion
- Scapula & Clavicle
  - Protraction
- Elbow
  - Extension
Pulling Arm (forward)
- Shoulder
  - Extension
  - Transverse Extension
- Scapula & Clavicle
  - Retraction
- Elbow
  - Flexion

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