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Gaiam RESISTANCE CORD User Manual

Gaiam RESISTANCE CORD
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Stand with feet hip-width apart and back
to door. Grasp each handle, palms facing
down and position at chest height, with
elbows bent just below shoulders.
Press arms straight forward in front of body,
ending with hands in front of shoulders and
palms of hands facing down. Return to start
and repeat.
DOOR ATTACHMENT: MID POSITION
Stand with feet hip-width apart,
facing door. Grasp handles with
palms facing down and arms straight
out in front of shoulders.
Bend elbows and pull arms straight back,
squeezing shoulder blades together.
Return to start and repeat.
DOOR ATTACHMENT: MID POSITION
Stand with feet hip-width apart and
back to door. Grasp each handle and
position hands outside shoulder width,
palms facing forward and elbows
below shoulders.
Straighten arms overhead, ending with
a slight bend in the elbows and hands
directly above shoulders. Return to start
and repeat.
DOOR ATTACHMENT: LOW POSITION
Stand with feet hip-width apart, facing
door. Grasp handles and straighten
arms, positioning hands directly in front
of shoulders with palms facing down.
Bend elbows and pull arms back and
down, ending with hands at waist and
palms facing backward. Return to start
and repeat.
DOOR ATTACHMENT: HIGH POSITION
Kneel on floor with back to door. Grasp
handles, crossing arms in front of chest,
and position hands on top of shoulders.
Bend at waist, curl upper body forward
and down toward the floor. Return to start
and repeat.
DOOR ATTACHMENT: HIGH POSITION
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Stand in a staggered stance. Place
tubing under front foot and soften
knees. Grasp handles and position arms
at sides of body.
Bend arms and bring hands in front of
body to shoulder height. Keep wrists
firm and elbows at sides. Return to start
and repeat.
START FINISH
6. ARM CURL (BICEPS)
1. CHEST PRESS (PECTORALS) 2. BACK FLY (RHOMBOIDS/MID TRAPEZIUS)
4. FRONT PULL-DOWN (LATISSIMUS DORSI)
3. SHOULDER PRESS (DELTOIDS)
5. TRUNK CURL (ABDOMINAL)
EXERCISE INSTRUCTION
As a warm-up before each exercise session, perform each selected exercise 3–5 times without the
Resistance Cord.
Complete 1–3 sets of 8–12 repetitions of each exercise selected.
Rest approximately 30–60 seconds between each exercise set.
Perform every exercise through a full range of motion.
If unable to complete 8 exercise repetitions through a full range of motion, increase rest time between
exercise sets or select a Resistance Cord that provides a lesser amount of resistance.
—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 select a Resistance Cord that
provides a greater amount of resistance.
Perform each exercise a minimum of 3 times per week for maximum results.
Allow 24–48 hours of complete rest between each Resistance Cord exercise session.
RESISTANCE CORD
EXERCISE GUIDE
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Gaiam RESISTANCE CORD Specifications

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BrandGaiam
ModelRESISTANCE CORD
CategoryFitness Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Resistance Cord Exercises

Chest Press (Pectorals)

Stand with feet hip-width apart, grasp handles, position at chest height, and press arms straight forward.

Back Fly (Rhomboids/Mid Trapezius)

Stand with feet hip-width apart, grasp handles, bend elbows, and pull arms straight back, squeezing shoulder blades.

Shoulder Press (Deltoids)

Stand with feet hip-width apart, grasp handles, and straighten arms overhead, ending with hands above shoulders.

Front Pull-Down (Latissimus Dorsi)

Stand with feet hip-width apart, grasp handles, and pull arms back and down to waist level, keeping palms backward.

Trunk Curl (Abdominal)

Kneel, grasp handles, and bend at waist, curling upper body forward and down toward the floor.

Arm Curl (Biceps)

Stand in a staggered stance, grasp handles, and bend arms to shoulder height, keeping wrists firm.

Door Attachment Anchoring

Anchoring Guidelines Steps

Secure the door attachment by placing it over the door or through the hinge side and pulling the strap to ensure it is secure.

High Position Anchoring

Position the door attachment over the top of the door for high-position exercises.

Mid Position Anchoring

Position the door attachment between the top and bottom door hinge for mid-position exercises.

Low Position Anchoring

Position the door attachment below the bottom door hinge for low-position exercises.

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