Ideally you want to get your foot in the loop so that you get the assistance for the full range of motion, so I find a small stool helps. Everything arrived as promised- on time, the correct size, and correct color. Did I mention it is perfect for just lounging around the house or layering with thin material shirts, and it keeps you warm! A lot of slack is provided to each individual cable to provide a robust routing of cables through a full-tower. Well, unfortunately all it did was create numerous uncomfortable nicks in my skin from the metal, to the point that I couldn?t use it anymore because it was too uncomfortable to finish the job! im a size 4, and bought the 3-4. I bought these to replace a pair of Sony MDR-V150s, which were falling apart. I can hear them in our home gym "Ive never felt that part of my back get sore" - giddy as school kids. They are very stretchy and work better for larger waist women but I love them and have no complaints. i am missing the E section pole with the pole screw on connections on both sides.