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ActivBody Activ5
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Place Activ5 on the inside of your right
thigh, right above the knee.
Lean forward and place your left elbow
on top of Activ5.
Contract your abs as you press on
Activ5.
Keep your chin tucked, and your right
arm relaxed to the side.
BICYCLE CRUNCH (LEFT)
SEATED
KEEP YOUR BACK STRAIGHT PRESS WITH BOTH YOUR THIGH & ELBOW
PRIMARY MUSCLES ENGAGED

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Summary

Seated Exercises

Bicycle Crunch (Left)

Engages core and obliques by pressing elbow to opposite knee in a seated position.

Bicycle Crunch (Right)

Engages core and obliques by pressing elbow to opposite knee in a seated position.

Bicep Curl (Left)

Works biceps by pressing fist against the knee with the Activ5 device.

Bicep Curl (Right)

Works biceps by pressing fist against the knee with the Activ5 device.

Chest Fly

Targets chest muscles by pressing palms together with Activ5 in front.

Chest Press

Targets chest muscles by pressing palms together with elbows out.

Calf Raise (Left)

Strengthens calf muscles by pressing the ball of the foot down on Activ5.

Calf Raise (Right)

Strengthens calf muscles by pressing the ball of the foot down on Activ5.

Clamshell

Works outer thighs by pressing heels against Activ5 while knees are together.

Front Shoulder Raise (Left)

Engages front shoulder and chest by pressing elbow into Activ5.

Front Shoulder Raise (Right)

Engages front shoulder and chest by pressing elbow into Activ5.

French Triceps Press (Left)

Targets triceps by pressing fist and palm into Activ5 at eye level.

French Triceps Press (Right)

Targets triceps by pressing fist and palm into Activ5 at eye level.

Hammer Curl (Left)

Works biceps and forearms by pressing fist against palm with Activ5.

Hammer Curl (Right)

Works biceps and forearms by pressing fist against palm with Activ5.

Hook (Left)

Targets biceps and forearms by pressing fist against palm with Activ5.

Hook (Right)

Targets biceps and forearms by pressing fist against palm with Activ5.

Inner Thigh Burner

Works inner thighs by pressing feet together on Activ5.

Inner Thigh Squeeze (Left)

Targets inner thigh by pressing palm into thigh with Activ5.

Inner Thigh Squeeze (Right)

Targets inner thigh by pressing palm into thigh with Activ5.

Lower Chest Fly

Targets lower chest muscles by pressing palms together with arms lowered.

Leg Press (Left)

Works legs by pressing heel into Activ5 as if pushing against the ground.

Leg Press (Right)

Works legs by pressing heel into Activ5 as if pushing against the ground.

Lat Pull (Left)

Engages lat and tricep muscles by pressing elbow into chair with Activ5.

Lat Pull (Right)

Engages lat and tricep muscles by pressing elbow into chair with Activ5.

Oblique Crunch (Left)

Targets obliques by leaning towards knee while pressing shoulder with Activ5.

Oblique Crunch (Right)

Targets obliques by leaning towards knee while pressing shoulder with Activ5.

Outer Thigh Squeeze (Left)

Works outer thigh by pressing knee into thigh with Activ5.

Outer Thigh Squeeze (Right)

Works outer thigh by pressing knee into thigh with Activ5.

Row (Left)

Engages back and triceps by pressing elbow into chair with Activ5.

Row (Right)

Engages back and triceps by pressing elbow into chair with Activ5.

Single Arm Chest Press (Left)

Works chest and arm by pressing fist into Activ5 with bent elbow.

Single Arm Chest Press (Right)

Works chest and arm by pressing fist into Activ5 with bent elbow.

Shoulder Press (Left)

Targets shoulders by pressing fist upwards into Activ5 with bent elbow.

Shoulder Press (Right)

Targets shoulders by pressing fist upwards into Activ5 with bent elbow.

Trunk Rotation (Left)

Works core and obliques by rotating torso while pressing shoulder with Activ5.

Trunk Rotation (Right)

Works core and obliques by rotating torso while pressing shoulder with Activ5.

Toe Raise (Left)

Strengthens shin muscles by pressing heel into Activ5 with toes lifted.

Toe Raise (Right)

Strengthens shin muscles by pressing heel into Activ5 with toes lifted.

Woodchop (Left)

Engages core and obliques by pressing Activ5 across the body towards the knee.

Woodchop (Right)

Engages core and obliques by pressing Activ5 across the body towards the knee.

Zen Chest Press

Targets chest muscles by pressing palms together with elbows out and hands raised.

Standing Exercises

Chair Pose

Works quads and glutes by mimicking a seated position while holding Activ5 between knees.

Halfway Lift (Left)

Engages core and hamstrings by bending at hips with Activ5 under palm.

Halfway Lift (Right)

Engages core and hamstrings by bending at hips with Activ5 under palm.

Opposing Bicep & Tricep Press (Left)

Works biceps and triceps simultaneously by pressing palms against Activ5.

Opposing Bicep & Tricep Press (Right)

Works biceps and triceps simultaneously by pressing palms against Activ5.

Side Bend Press (Left)

Targets obliques by bending sideways while pressing Activ5 on desk.

Side Bend Press (Right)

Targets obliques by bending sideways while pressing Activ5 on desk.

Standing Chest Fly

Works chest muscles by pressing palms together with arms extended forward.

Standing Chest Press

Works chest muscles by pressing palms together in prayer position.

Squat Crush (Left)

Engages glutes and legs by pressing heel into Activ5 during a squat.

Squat Crush (Right)

Engages glutes and legs by pressing heel into Activ5 during a squat.

Shoulder External Rotation (Left)

Works rear shoulder and upper back by rotating arm with Activ5.

Shoulder External Rotation (Right)

Works rear shoulder and upper back by rotating arm with Activ5.

Standing French Triceps Press (Left)

Targets triceps by pressing fist and palm into Activ5 at eye level.

Standing French Triceps Press (Right)

Targets triceps by pressing fist and palm into Activ5 at eye level.

Standing Hook (Left)

Works biceps and forearms by pressing fist against palm with Activ5.

Standing Hook (Right)

Works biceps and forearms by pressing fist against palm with Activ5.

Standing Lower Chest Fly

Targets lower chest muscles by pressing palms together with arms lowered.

Single Leg Deadlift (Left)

Works hamstrings, glutes, and back by balancing on one leg with Activ5.

Single Leg Deadlift (Right)

Works hamstrings, glutes, and back by balancing on one leg with Activ5.

Squat Outer Thigh Press (Left)

Targets outer thighs by pressing thigh into Activ5 during a squat.

Squat Outer Thigh Press (Right)

Targets outer thighs by pressing thigh into Activ5 during a squat.

Sumo Squat Crush

Works glutes, chest, and legs with a wide stance squat and Activ5 press.

Standing Shoulder Press (Left)

Targets left shoulder by pressing fist upwards into Activ5.

Standing Shoulder Press (Right)

Targets right shoulder by pressing fist upwards into Activ5.

Standing Woodchop (Left)

Engages core and obliques by pressing Activ5 across the body towards the hip.

Standing Woodchop (Right)

Engages core and obliques by pressing Activ5 across the body towards the hip.

Standing Zen Chest Press

Targets chest muscles by pressing palms together with elbows out and hands raised.

Tree Pose (Left)

Improves balance and works legs and core while holding Activ5.

Tree Pose (Right)

Improves balance and works legs and core while holding Activ5.

Warrior 2 (Left)

Works legs and core in a wide stance with Activ5 press.

Warrior 2 (Right)

Works legs and core in a wide stance with Activ5 press.

Advanced Exercises

Pistol Squat Crush (Left)

Works glutes and legs with a single-leg squat and heel press on Activ5.

Pistol Squat Crush (Right)

Works glutes and legs with a single-leg squat and heel press on Activ5.

Pistol Sumo Squat Crush (Left)

Engages glutes and legs with a single-leg wide stance squat and heel press.

Pistol Sumo Squat Crush (Right)

Engages glutes and legs with a single-leg wide stance squat and heel press.

Bridge Pose (Left)

Targets glutes and core by pressing hips up while placing Activ5 on hip.

Bridge Pose (Right)

Targets glutes and core by pressing hips up while placing Activ5 on hip.

Boat Pose

Works core muscles by pressing palms together while leaning back.

Crunch

Targets core muscles by pressing palms into Activ5 on the chest.

Cat Pose

Works core and back by rounding spine and pressing palms into floor.

Downward Dog (Left)

Engages shoulders and core by pressing palm into Activ5 in downward dog.

Downward Dog (Right)

Engages shoulders and core by pressing palm into Activ5 in downward dog.

Iso Bicycle Crunch (Left)

Works core and obliques by pressing elbow to knee with Activ5.

Iso Bicycle Crunch (Right)

Works core and obliques by pressing elbow to knee with Activ5.

Iso Knee Push Up (Left)

Targets chest, shoulders, and core by pressing palms into Activ5 in plank.

Iso Knee Push Up (Right)

Targets chest, shoulders, and core by pressing palms into Activ5 in plank.

Lunge Crush (Left)

Works legs, chest, and core by pressing hands together in a lunge.

Lunge Crush (Right)

Works legs, chest, and core by pressing hands together in a lunge.

Lateral Shift Crush

Works legs and glutes by shifting weight side-to-side in a squat.

Lunge Twist (Left)

Works legs, chest, and abs by twisting torso in a lunge.

Lunge Twist (Right)

Works legs, chest, and abs by twisting torso in a lunge.

Opposite Arm Opposite Leg Reach (Left)

Engages core and glutes by extending opposite arm and leg.

Opposite Arm Opposite Leg Reach (Right)

Engages core and glutes by extending opposite arm and leg.

Plank Crush

Works core muscles by pressing palms into Activ5 in a plank position.

Plank Twist (Left)

Works core by twisting knee towards elbow in a plank position.

Plank Twist (Right)

Works core by twisting knee towards elbow in a plank position.

Reverse Crunch

Targets lower abs by lifting legs towards chest while pressing Activ5.

Straight Arm Plank (Left)

Works core and shoulders by pressing palm into Activ5 in a plank.

Straight Arm Plank (Right)

Works core and shoulders by pressing palm into Activ5 in a plank.

Single Leg Bridge (Left)

Targets glutes and core by lifting hips with one leg on Activ5.

Single Leg Bridge (Right)

Targets glutes and core by lifting hips with one leg on Activ5.

Straight Leg Crunch

Works core muscles by lifting head and shoulders with legs straight.

Single Leg Superman (Left)

Engages glutes and core by balancing on one leg with arms extended.

Single Leg Superman (Right)

Engages glutes and core by balancing on one leg with arms extended.

Tuck Crush (Left)

Works core and legs by tucking knee to elbow in a plank position.

Tuck Crush (Right)

Works core and legs by tucking knee to elbow in a plank position.

Side Plank (Left)

Works core and obliques by holding a side plank with Activ5.

Side Plank (Right)

Works core and obliques by holding a side plank with Activ5.

Summary

Seated Exercises

Bicycle Crunch (Left)

Engages core and obliques by pressing elbow to opposite knee in a seated position.

Bicycle Crunch (Right)

Engages core and obliques by pressing elbow to opposite knee in a seated position.

Bicep Curl (Left)

Works biceps by pressing fist against the knee with the Activ5 device.

Bicep Curl (Right)

Works biceps by pressing fist against the knee with the Activ5 device.

Chest Fly

Targets chest muscles by pressing palms together with Activ5 in front.

Chest Press

Targets chest muscles by pressing palms together with elbows out.

Calf Raise (Left)

Strengthens calf muscles by pressing the ball of the foot down on Activ5.

Calf Raise (Right)

Strengthens calf muscles by pressing the ball of the foot down on Activ5.

Clamshell

Works outer thighs by pressing heels against Activ5 while knees are together.

Front Shoulder Raise (Left)

Engages front shoulder and chest by pressing elbow into Activ5.

Front Shoulder Raise (Right)

Engages front shoulder and chest by pressing elbow into Activ5.

French Triceps Press (Left)

Targets triceps by pressing fist and palm into Activ5 at eye level.

French Triceps Press (Right)

Targets triceps by pressing fist and palm into Activ5 at eye level.

Hammer Curl (Left)

Works biceps and forearms by pressing fist against palm with Activ5.

Hammer Curl (Right)

Works biceps and forearms by pressing fist against palm with Activ5.

Hook (Left)

Targets biceps and forearms by pressing fist against palm with Activ5.

Hook (Right)

Targets biceps and forearms by pressing fist against palm with Activ5.

Inner Thigh Burner

Works inner thighs by pressing feet together on Activ5.

Inner Thigh Squeeze (Left)

Targets inner thigh by pressing palm into thigh with Activ5.

Inner Thigh Squeeze (Right)

Targets inner thigh by pressing palm into thigh with Activ5.

Lower Chest Fly

Targets lower chest muscles by pressing palms together with arms lowered.

Leg Press (Left)

Works legs by pressing heel into Activ5 as if pushing against the ground.

Leg Press (Right)

Works legs by pressing heel into Activ5 as if pushing against the ground.

Lat Pull (Left)

Engages lat and tricep muscles by pressing elbow into chair with Activ5.

Lat Pull (Right)

Engages lat and tricep muscles by pressing elbow into chair with Activ5.

Oblique Crunch (Left)

Targets obliques by leaning towards knee while pressing shoulder with Activ5.

Oblique Crunch (Right)

Targets obliques by leaning towards knee while pressing shoulder with Activ5.

Outer Thigh Squeeze (Left)

Works outer thigh by pressing knee into thigh with Activ5.

Outer Thigh Squeeze (Right)

Works outer thigh by pressing knee into thigh with Activ5.

Row (Left)

Engages back and triceps by pressing elbow into chair with Activ5.

Row (Right)

Engages back and triceps by pressing elbow into chair with Activ5.

Single Arm Chest Press (Left)

Works chest and arm by pressing fist into Activ5 with bent elbow.

Single Arm Chest Press (Right)

Works chest and arm by pressing fist into Activ5 with bent elbow.

Shoulder Press (Left)

Targets shoulders by pressing fist upwards into Activ5 with bent elbow.

Shoulder Press (Right)

Targets shoulders by pressing fist upwards into Activ5 with bent elbow.

Trunk Rotation (Left)

Works core and obliques by rotating torso while pressing shoulder with Activ5.

Trunk Rotation (Right)

Works core and obliques by rotating torso while pressing shoulder with Activ5.

Toe Raise (Left)

Strengthens shin muscles by pressing heel into Activ5 with toes lifted.

Toe Raise (Right)

Strengthens shin muscles by pressing heel into Activ5 with toes lifted.

Woodchop (Left)

Engages core and obliques by pressing Activ5 across the body towards the knee.

Woodchop (Right)

Engages core and obliques by pressing Activ5 across the body towards the knee.

Zen Chest Press

Targets chest muscles by pressing palms together with elbows out and hands raised.

Standing Exercises

Chair Pose

Works quads and glutes by mimicking a seated position while holding Activ5 between knees.

Halfway Lift (Left)

Engages core and hamstrings by bending at hips with Activ5 under palm.

Halfway Lift (Right)

Engages core and hamstrings by bending at hips with Activ5 under palm.

Opposing Bicep & Tricep Press (Left)

Works biceps and triceps simultaneously by pressing palms against Activ5.

Opposing Bicep & Tricep Press (Right)

Works biceps and triceps simultaneously by pressing palms against Activ5.

Side Bend Press (Left)

Targets obliques by bending sideways while pressing Activ5 on desk.

Side Bend Press (Right)

Targets obliques by bending sideways while pressing Activ5 on desk.

Standing Chest Fly

Works chest muscles by pressing palms together with arms extended forward.

Standing Chest Press

Works chest muscles by pressing palms together in prayer position.

Squat Crush (Left)

Engages glutes and legs by pressing heel into Activ5 during a squat.

Squat Crush (Right)

Engages glutes and legs by pressing heel into Activ5 during a squat.

Shoulder External Rotation (Left)

Works rear shoulder and upper back by rotating arm with Activ5.

Shoulder External Rotation (Right)

Works rear shoulder and upper back by rotating arm with Activ5.

Standing French Triceps Press (Left)

Targets triceps by pressing fist and palm into Activ5 at eye level.

Standing French Triceps Press (Right)

Targets triceps by pressing fist and palm into Activ5 at eye level.

Standing Hook (Left)

Works biceps and forearms by pressing fist against palm with Activ5.

Standing Hook (Right)

Works biceps and forearms by pressing fist against palm with Activ5.

Standing Lower Chest Fly

Targets lower chest muscles by pressing palms together with arms lowered.

Single Leg Deadlift (Left)

Works hamstrings, glutes, and back by balancing on one leg with Activ5.

Single Leg Deadlift (Right)

Works hamstrings, glutes, and back by balancing on one leg with Activ5.

Squat Outer Thigh Press (Left)

Targets outer thighs by pressing thigh into Activ5 during a squat.

Squat Outer Thigh Press (Right)

Targets outer thighs by pressing thigh into Activ5 during a squat.

Sumo Squat Crush

Works glutes, chest, and legs with a wide stance squat and Activ5 press.

Standing Shoulder Press (Left)

Targets left shoulder by pressing fist upwards into Activ5.

Standing Shoulder Press (Right)

Targets right shoulder by pressing fist upwards into Activ5.

Standing Woodchop (Left)

Engages core and obliques by pressing Activ5 across the body towards the hip.

Standing Woodchop (Right)

Engages core and obliques by pressing Activ5 across the body towards the hip.

Standing Zen Chest Press

Targets chest muscles by pressing palms together with elbows out and hands raised.

Tree Pose (Left)

Improves balance and works legs and core while holding Activ5.

Tree Pose (Right)

Improves balance and works legs and core while holding Activ5.

Warrior 2 (Left)

Works legs and core in a wide stance with Activ5 press.

Warrior 2 (Right)

Works legs and core in a wide stance with Activ5 press.

Advanced Exercises

Pistol Squat Crush (Left)

Works glutes and legs with a single-leg squat and heel press on Activ5.

Pistol Squat Crush (Right)

Works glutes and legs with a single-leg squat and heel press on Activ5.

Pistol Sumo Squat Crush (Left)

Engages glutes and legs with a single-leg wide stance squat and heel press.

Pistol Sumo Squat Crush (Right)

Engages glutes and legs with a single-leg wide stance squat and heel press.

Bridge Pose (Left)

Targets glutes and core by pressing hips up while placing Activ5 on hip.

Bridge Pose (Right)

Targets glutes and core by pressing hips up while placing Activ5 on hip.

Boat Pose

Works core muscles by pressing palms together while leaning back.

Crunch

Targets core muscles by pressing palms into Activ5 on the chest.

Cat Pose

Works core and back by rounding spine and pressing palms into floor.

Downward Dog (Left)

Engages shoulders and core by pressing palm into Activ5 in downward dog.

Downward Dog (Right)

Engages shoulders and core by pressing palm into Activ5 in downward dog.

Iso Bicycle Crunch (Left)

Works core and obliques by pressing elbow to knee with Activ5.

Iso Bicycle Crunch (Right)

Works core and obliques by pressing elbow to knee with Activ5.

Iso Knee Push Up (Left)

Targets chest, shoulders, and core by pressing palms into Activ5 in plank.

Iso Knee Push Up (Right)

Targets chest, shoulders, and core by pressing palms into Activ5 in plank.

Lunge Crush (Left)

Works legs, chest, and core by pressing hands together in a lunge.

Lunge Crush (Right)

Works legs, chest, and core by pressing hands together in a lunge.

Lateral Shift Crush

Works legs and glutes by shifting weight side-to-side in a squat.

Lunge Twist (Left)

Works legs, chest, and abs by twisting torso in a lunge.

Lunge Twist (Right)

Works legs, chest, and abs by twisting torso in a lunge.

Opposite Arm Opposite Leg Reach (Left)

Engages core and glutes by extending opposite arm and leg.

Opposite Arm Opposite Leg Reach (Right)

Engages core and glutes by extending opposite arm and leg.

Plank Crush

Works core muscles by pressing palms into Activ5 in a plank position.

Plank Twist (Left)

Works core by twisting knee towards elbow in a plank position.

Plank Twist (Right)

Works core by twisting knee towards elbow in a plank position.

Reverse Crunch

Targets lower abs by lifting legs towards chest while pressing Activ5.

Straight Arm Plank (Left)

Works core and shoulders by pressing palm into Activ5 in a plank.

Straight Arm Plank (Right)

Works core and shoulders by pressing palm into Activ5 in a plank.

Single Leg Bridge (Left)

Targets glutes and core by lifting hips with one leg on Activ5.

Single Leg Bridge (Right)

Targets glutes and core by lifting hips with one leg on Activ5.

Straight Leg Crunch

Works core muscles by lifting head and shoulders with legs straight.

Single Leg Superman (Left)

Engages glutes and core by balancing on one leg with arms extended.

Single Leg Superman (Right)

Engages glutes and core by balancing on one leg with arms extended.

Tuck Crush (Left)

Works core and legs by tucking knee to elbow in a plank position.

Tuck Crush (Right)

Works core and legs by tucking knee to elbow in a plank position.

Side Plank (Left)

Works core and obliques by holding a side plank with Activ5.

Side Plank (Right)

Works core and obliques by holding a side plank with Activ5.

ActivBody Activ5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Device TypeIsometric Exercise Device
ConnectivityBluetooth
Isometric Exercise DeviceYes
App CompatibilityActiv5 App
Charging Time2 hours
CompatibilityiOS and Android
SensorsForce sensor
Power SourceRechargeable battery
Resistance LevelsAdjustable
MaterialPlastic
Included Accessoriescharging cable