By using the chair, can you strenghten upper and lower back,stomack muscles , chest and shoulders?
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The chair will streghten all the areas you asked about and it also comes with a back seat attachment for proper posture. You can not go wrong with this chair. Very strong and durable material. Enjoy
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Yes - and no. There are instructions to put the bands over your shoulders and lean forward. It kind of hurt the tops of my shoulders. I would think it should be part of your strengthening routine but not all.
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Yes you can, you will need to purchase the set of resistant bands so you have more flexibility with workouts.The chair is best for someone with a disability or in fragile condition, not steedy on your feet.Good luck.
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we have been using our chair for over one year. it has served us well. it is great for upper an lower back, stomach crunches and different shoulder and arm muscles. we do recommend it especially for people who can't do strenuous exercise or a lot involving leg mobility. the chair is well made and very durable.
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You can use it for upper and lower body exercises as well as the stomach. There is a video and a large poster with directions and pictures of how to use the chair for each of the different exercises. I was in a wheel chair when I bought it because I had broken my leg and my ankle. After a year of inactivity, I needed to start to exercise again. It worked extremely well for me. I still use it for strengthening exercises.
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I know it does work the muscles in your back because I can feel that. I would say it has to help your chest also. I have more shoulder problems so I am always concentrating on the shoulder areas. Regardless, it is a great workout and the instructor tells you what group of muscles you are working with so you can concentrate on those areas.
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The chair has bands to exercise legs, however, due to my MS I am unable to move my legs and have not used the bands.
772941
We bought the pole attachment which has pulleys over your head so you can pull down orstand in front and pull down working both back and chest muscles.
877059
No. It's sort of like a rowing machine, which I guess could engage the chest muscles, but the concentration is on the back.
2189548
Yes, you can. That's how I use it. Use a straight backed chair and go to work!
2282735
Yes. I combine exercises. I put my weight on the floor an arm's length away. While in the down position, I keep my arms straight and lift the weight above my chest. I then do several presses, after which I do a sit-up while still hiding the weight close to my chest. Alternatively, I do the sit-up first and then press the weight when I am in the top position. Finally, in half sit-up position I shift the weight from side to side (dumbbell or kettle bell). Pure torture. Note that there is no rack on which to rest the weight, as with a bench.
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It would depend on how much shoulder range of motion that person has and set up of chair. If the person has full range then yes it is possible it could be used. If not I can't see it working well.
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You can. I don't typically because I don't want to damage the spine. But its doable
1491937
yes! I bought mine for exercises. i do a sitting exercise that uses my arms for movement, but you could do what you describe as well.
1863181
The arms have 6 adjustment positions so yes they can be set so you don't have to reach back too far. It doesn't hurt your shoulders. You control how many plates you put on it. I use it 3 or 4 times per week starting with 40 pounds and up to 70 pounds with my last set...and I'm 60. So no worries.
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I'm sorry but I have only used it to sit the back is strong enough to help you lift yourself up. I hope this helps
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Yes you can. You just push back on the arms and it is hiden against the back of the chair. I love this product.
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Yes you can. Actually, you want a loose fitting vest such that the shoulders carry all the weight and not the hips. That puts all of the weight on the spine which is what you are trying to do. DG
1221244
It does get the lower, mid, and upper back. You also have the option of doing full back which does all lower, mid, and upper.
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No, but you can pull up arm and leg exercises on the internet. I think you will find it very exercise friendly. The piece in the back of the chair is to keep you setting correctly with good posture. I find this very helpful.
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Not when the back is in an upright position. If you lean all the way back in the chair, then legs would be above the heart.