Upper Limbs Training Equipment

Everyone is familiar with the fitness equipment in the community or park, and they are no strangers to the operation. The upper limb traction device is composed of columns, pick rods, pulleys and traction ropes. Both ends of the rope are equipped with handles, which can be pulled freely by the practitioner through pulleys. This exercises the muscles of the shoulders, wrists, and arms, improves the flexibility of the upper limbs, and enhances the flexibility of the muscles and ligaments around the shoulder joints. It has a positive recovery effect on shoulder joint functional disorders and old injuries. Upper limb traction device is popular outdoor fitness equipment in outdoor fitness equipment facilities.

1. How to use the equipment

Stand directly under the facility, extend your arms straight up, and grasp the handles with your hands. The arms will resist and oppose each other and pull vertically and vertically. However, the upper limbs should be kept straight during the whole process. , So that the muscles of the shoulder joint and related parts can be exercised. The exercise can be either upward lifting or abduction. For patients with frozen shoulder, the exercise method is to pull down the healthy arm to make the affected limb passively lift, so as to gradually improve the function of the affected limb. At the beginning of using outdoor fitness equipment, the intensity of training should be low to high and increase gradually. A slight pain is normal, but it should not be continued when it feels severe.

2. Matters needing attention:

During the stretching process, keep the rope vertical, do not pull at an angle, and it is not recommended to pull with one arm repeatedly. It should also be noted that one arm should not be suddenly forced or withdrawn, so as to avoid sudden relaxation of the other arm or muscle strain caused by excessive force. In addition, do not hang on the tractor to twist the waist and other parts, so as to avoid damage to the equipment and cause injuries from falls.