Exercising the Inner Thighs
This exercise targets the adductor
muscles of the inner thighs. Start in
the "Starting Position" as previously
described. Bend your knees slightly
and keep the knees bent during the
entire exercise. See fi g. 3. With gentle
and controlled movements, bring your
legs together until the foot plates are
almost touching the inner stopper
on the track. See fi g. 4. Repeat this
inward/outward gliding motion for
60 seconds and pause between the
repetitions if necessary. Maintain good
posture. Avoid slamming the foot
plates against the inner and outer
stoppers.
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Lunge Repetition
This exercise helps to shape the muscles
of the hips and upper thighs. Position
yourself sideways behind your LEG
MAGIC™. Your toes should form a line
with the outer edge of your trainer's
track on the one side. Gently rest your
inner hand on the handle bars. See fi g.
5. Slowly kick back with one leg into a
lunge. Bend both knees and allow the
back heel to lift off of the fl oor. Bring
the front knee in line with the ankle and
keep the knee in line with the toes. See
fi g. 6. Hold the downward position of
this movement. Then push up with the
back leg and kick forward into the initial
position. Repeat this lunge with the
same leg for 60 seconds. Pause between
repetitions if necessary. If you have
completed the repetitions on one side,
switch legs and repeat the lunges with
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the other leg.
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