Echelon HIP BAND User manual

• Warm up for 3-5 minutes before each session.
• Complete 1–3 sets of 8–12 repetitions of each exercise selected.
• Rest approximately 30–60 seconds between each exercise set.
• Perform each exercise in a controlled manner, through a full range of motion.
• When applicable, perform an equal number of exercise repetitions with each
leg to avoid the development of muscle imbalances.
• Perform each exercise a minimum of 3 times per week for maximum results.
• If unable to complete 8 exercise repetitions through a full range of motion,
increase rest time between exercise sets or decrease repetitions. Or if unable
to achieve moderate to maximal muscular fatigue following the completion
of 12 exercise repetitions through a full range of motion, decrease rest time
between exercise sets or increase repetitions.
• Allow 24–48 hours of complete rest between each exercise session.
BEFORE BEGINNING THIS OR ANY OTHER EXERCISE
PROGRAM, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT WITH YOUR
DOCTOR OR PHYSICIAN.
HIP BAND
EXERCISE GUIDE
START: Lie on back. Secure band around both legs just above knees and bend
knees. Extend arms along sides of body and keep feet, hips, trunk and shoulders
flat on the floor.
FINISH: Slowly lift hips and glutes upward until knees, hips and shoulders are
aligned. Keep back straight, feet flat on floor, and head and shoulders stationary
on the floor. Hold 1-2 seconds and return to start position.
BRIDGE
START: Secure band around both legs just above knees and straighten knees.
Lie on side and roll onto hip of non-exercise leg. Bend arms and position elbow of
bottom arm directly below shoulder and hand of top arm on floor in front of hip.
FINISH: Keeping your core engaged and foot flexed, slowly lift the top leg
upward. Hold for 1-2 seconds and then lower back to start position.
OUTER LEG LIFT
START: Secure band around both legs just above knees. Kneel on floor with
palms flat, back parallel to floor and head up.
FINISH: Keeping knee bent, slowly lift exercising leg up and back above hip. Keep
head up and palms flat on floor. Hold 1-2 seconds and return to start position.
UPWARD LEG RAISE
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START: Secure band around both
legs just above knees. Stand with feet
hip-width apart and arms straight
at sides.
FINISH: Slowly raise arms while
bending knees, lower hips and
buttocks until arms are straight out
in front and knees are directly above
toes. Hold 1-2 seconds and return
to start position.
START: Secure band around both
legs just above knees. Stand with feet
hip-width apart and hands on hips.
FINISH: Keeping body straight and
head up, slowly lift exercising leg up
and back with toes pointed toward
floor. Hold 1-2 seconds and return to
start position.
START: Secure band around both
legs just above knees. Stand with feet
hip-width apart and hands on hips.
FINISH: Keeping body straight
and head up, slowly lift exercising
leg straight out to the side. Hold 1-2
seconds and return to start position.
START: Secure band around both
legs just above knees. Stand with feet
hip-width apart and hands on hips..
FINISH: Slowly bend knees,
lowering hips and buttocks until
thigh of front leg and shin of back
leg are almost parallel to the floor. Lift
back heel off floor, keeping front knee
directly over foot, head and shoulders
directly above hips, and back straight.
Hold 1-2 seconds and return to start.
SQUATS
BACK LEG RAISE
SIDE LEG RAISE
LUNGES
HIP BAND
EXERCISE GUIDE
All exercise programs come with inherent risks. Consult your health care professional before beginning this or any exercise program. PRODUCT MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY THAN ONE SHOWN.
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