Exercises Videos
The Mentorship programme includes a complete collection of exercise videos showing how to do the exercises that are part of the ART system. Here are a few examples.
Hack Squat.
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Check with a member of staff if you are unsure how to use your version of the hack-squat machine.
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After loading the machine with the required weight, stand under the shoulder pads of the hack squat machine.
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Place your feet shoulder width apart and approximately 6 inches in front of your body and your hands on the grips.
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Lift the weight, using your legs, thus releasing the catch, which will allow for the free movement of the machine.
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Hold on to the handles and squat down, bending the knees until your thighs are parallel with the base.
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Push up, using the legs until you reach a point just before your legs are completely straight.
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Repeat the process until the desired number of reps are achieved.
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Depending on your version of the hack-squat machine, when you have finished your set, re-apply the holding/stop/catch, in the top position and step out from under the shoulder pads.
Seated Calf Raise.
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Sit down with your toes resting on the platform.
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Keep your back against the seat and grab the handles.
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Push up on your toes as far as you can - lifting your heels.
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Pause for a second and then return to the start position and repeat.
Abdominal Crunches
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Lie on your back on an exercise mat.
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Bend your knees so your feet are flat on the floor.
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Cross your arms in front of your chest.
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Lift your shoulder blades off of the mat with a smooth, controlled motion, breathing out as you do.
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Pause for a second in the contracted position after blowing all the air out of your lungs.
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Lower yourself back down with a slow, steady motion, breathing in as you do.