Back-friendly squats and calf raises

• Anti-slip foot plate in checker plate design, angled at 20° for an ergonomic foot position
• Two handles at shoulder height for an even more stable posture and easier entry and exit
• Tilt lever within easy reach to unlock the tray for a safe start and end position
• Comfortable, firm shoulder pads for comfortable and safe training
• Robust square steel frame construction with black powder coating for lasting durability
• Double-bearing lever arms for optimal load distribution and trouble-free movement
• Band Pegs for resistance bands , to change the load curve and to activate new training stimuli
• Includes four weight pins for space-saving and handy storage of your training weights

Exercise option 1: Squats

• You stand on the angled footplate, with an initial movement you lift the extension arm from the shelf and push it to the side with the tilt lever
• The ergonomic foot position and the wide, secure stance now allow you to make a deep squat movement
• At the end of a set of exercises, tilt the rack back to the middle and place the lever arm with the weights on it
• If you are unable to get back up from a squatting position, the device offers you an emergency rest so that you can exit the device without risk even if you lose strength
• Squats are not only part of the training plan in powerlifting , they are one of the most effective exercises for every athlete to strengthen the thigh, calf and glute muscles
• Our device can help you optimize the efficiency of movement execution while reducing the risk of injury
• Only when performed correctly do squats not place disproportionate strain on the lower back and knees

Exercise option 2: Standing calf raises

• The integrated calf block allows you to train your calf muscles while standing with an optimal stretch
• In this exercise, the lever arm with the weights is also moved vertically, but the power is generated from the calf muscles, the knees remain straight and the back straight
• Unlike seated calf raises, which place greater strain on the soleus muscle, standing calf raises allow the focus to be placed on the gastrocnemius, the two-headed calf muscle
• Performing the exercise while standing also allows for a greater range of motion and helps improve balance and definition of the calf muscles

ATLETICA Tip:

• The device is also ideal for reverse lunges to strengthen the quadriceps and posterior muscle chain as well as to activate the core muscles
• One leg stands on the bent footplate, with the other you take a step backwards
• The size of the lunge should be adapted to the ability level
• Now bend your legs so far that your back knee almost touches the floor and then straighten up again by stretching your legs

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