Hold the peak contraction at the top for a second before going down, then really focus on the squeeze at
the bottom of the motion.
At
the bottom of the motion, push the sides of the rope out to maximize your contraction.
Time your breathing to exhale as you rise up from
the bottom of the motion.
You will feel slightly more tension on one leg and glute than the other at
the bottom of the motion.
Allow your calf to stretch at
the bottom of the motion and press all the way to the top of the range of motion.
The one downside is that they provide more resistance towards the top of the motion (when fully stretched) and almost no resistance towards
the bottom of the motion (when relaxed), but this limitation can be overcome by using different colored bands (for more resistance), adding a loop to your band during the exercise, or adding more bands (if you have handles that support it).
Remember to keep the tension on the muscle and try not to rest at
the bottom of the motion.
The feet will drift in front of the bar at
the bottom of the motion.
Notice the feet drift in front of the bar at
the bottom of the motion.
Pause at
the bottom of the motion, then exhale as you slowly stand up.
Using a rope attachment to the cable pulley allows for a more intense sqeeze at
the bottom of the motion.