Mad Dogg Athletics crosscore Owner's Manual - page 41
RBT™ Exercises
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CrossCore® User Guide & Manual
CHEST PRESS PROGRESSION
Double Arm (Bilateral) and Single Arm (Unilateral)
Muscles Targeted:
Pectorals, Deltoids, Triceps, Core
PREPARATION
• Begin in Locked-N-Loaded™ mode.
• Position pulley in the neutral position so that handles meet the upper calf or knee.
• Stand at an 80-degree angle from the ground (standing straight up will put you at a 90-degree angle)
and grasp both handles with a pronated grip (A and B).
• Keep body aligned and core tightened to ensure proper posture.
• Place feet shoulder width apart.
PROGRESSION 1
Double Arm (Bilateral) Chest Press
– Pin In
Staggered Stance – Optional
BEGINNER
• Begin with arms fully extended
to the front of the body.
Ensure that the handle straps
are not rubbing or in direct
contact with the forearms.
• Bend the elbows, slowly
lowering the chest towards
your hands, similar to doing a
push up.
• Keep core tight and body
aligned (C).
• Return to the starting position
and repeat.
PROGRESSION 2
Double Arm (Bilateral) Chest Press
– Pin Out
BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE
• PULL THE PIN™!
• Slightly reduce the amount of
angle.
• Perform the movement as in
Progression 1 (B and C).
• Keep core tight and body
aligned.
• Return to the starting position
and repeat.
B
C
A
B