What matters on this model
- gym80 source: targets the glutes.
- gym80 source: has an adjustable seat position.
- gym80 source: uses a foot support or platform to fix the position.
- gym80 source: has a source-listed construction detail.
Why use it
Use the Bootymizer for targeted glute and hip-joint work. Treat the listed adjustments as part of the exercise, not as optional details.
Muscles worked
- Main load: Controlled load.
- Stabilization: trunk muscles help hold position.
- Should not hurt: joints or lower back. If they do, reduce load and check setup.
How to set up
- For the Bootymizer, first check its source-listed detail: has an adjustable seat position.
- Adjust the pad or support so the pelvis stays still.
- Place the working leg on the lever or platform where the machine indicates.
- Hold the handles before starting the movement.
- Choose a load that lets the hip move without lower-back compensation.
How to perform
- On the Bootymizer, move smoothly through this model's working path.
- Keep the pelvis square instead of rotating with the working leg.
- Pause briefly at the working end of the range.
- Return the lever under control without losing the support-leg position.
Common mistakes
- Using the lower back instead of the hip joint.
- Rotating the pelvis or torso toward the working leg.
- Cutting the range short without controlling the end position.
- Placing the foot or leg unstably on the lever.
- Ignoring this model-specific detail: has an adjustable seat position.
Technique video
Sources: gym80.de product page for 4416; gym80.de image saved locally; video embedded from the original YouTube source. PDF data: page 25, printed page 23.