EXERCISE INSTRUCTIONS
Exercise 15: Shrugs with straps
Stand on the device and grasp the both handgrips of the
straps as shown (back of the hand pointing upwards). Pull the
handgrips laterally upwards until you almost reach shoulder
height. Hold this position for approx. 1 to 2 seconds and lower
your arms again to starting position. Breathe out during the
upwards movement and breathe in during lowering your arms.
Repeat 6 to 8 times.
Good for: Shoulder muscles, coordination.
Exercise 16: Triceps pulls with straps
Stand with your right foot on the plate as shown. Grasp the
handles of the straps (back of the hands pointing up- resp.
backwards) with slightly bended forearms. Now pull back your
right forearm to the rear and slightly upwards while stretching
out your forearm. The outstretched position should be kept
for 2 seconds and then should be moved back to the starting
position. Repeat the same exercise for the other arm (make
sure, to place your left foot on the plate before). Repeat 6 to
8 times.
Good for: Triceps- and shoulder muscles, thighs and calves.
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