Remove pins from weight stack. Adjust backrest. Sit in machine, release locking pin on lever of entry aid and thread lower legs between pads. Pull lever arm of entry aid towards you as far as possible and engage locking pin. Extend legs and pull lever arm towards you with your right hand as far as possible. Select weight. Place hands on handholds.
Bend legs at knee joint bringing heels as far as possible towards buttocks. Hold this position briefly. Slowly return to starting position and make sure that the weights do not touch down. Repeat until a full movement is no longer possible.

Important: Do not arch back off backrest during the exercise and keep feet flexed towards knees.