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Shoulder Exercises

Front Shoulder Raise – Shoulder Flexion (Elbow Stabilized)

Muscles worked:

Front part of shoulder muscles (front deltoids) and front part of middle deltoids.

Position:

Standing – facing outward

Accessory:

Hand Grips

Pulleys:

Squat Pulley Frame

START

FINISH

BeforeYou Begin:

Remove Leg Extension and seat. Use platform pulleys.

Key Points:

•Keep chest lifted and abdominals tight- ened throughout entire motion and maintain good spinal alignment.

•Do not increase arch in lower back while lifting arms.

START

•Stand on platform facing outward with knees slightly bent. You may want to lean back against bench.

•Keep chest up, ads tight and maintain a slight arch in lower back.

•Grasp hand grips with palms facing machine and arms straight at sides.

ACTION

•Arms may be moved alternately or together.

•Keeping arms straight, move them forward, then up to shoulder height.

•Slowly return arms beside torso and repeat.

Seated Shoulder Press – Shoulder Adduction (and Elbow Extension)

Muscles worked:

Front portion of shoulder muscles (front deltoids and front part of middle deltoids), upper back muscles (upper trapezius), and triceps.

Position:

Seated – facing outward

Accessory:

Hand Grips

Pulleys:

Center Cross Bar – wide position

BeforeYou Begin:

Remove Leg Extension and adjust seat height.

Key Points:

•Keep abdominals tight throughout entire motion and maintain good spinal alignment.

•Do not let the arch increase in the lower back while pressing up.

START

START

•Sit facing outward, knees bent and feet ﬂat on ﬂoor.

•Keep chest up, abs tight and maintain a slight arch in lower back.

•Grasp hand grips with palms facing away from machine.

•Raise hand grips to just above shoulder level, keeping palms facing forward.

FINISH

ACTION

•Straighten arms overhead, focusing on moving elbows up and in toward head.

•Slowly return to starting posi- tion keeping tension in front shoulder muscles.

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Contents Fitness Guide CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 33948 PM Table of Contents Specifications / Approvals Product SpecificationsRegulatory Approvals Important Safety Instructions Important Safety PrecautionsLabel Safety Warning LabelsSafety Warning Labels Rod Caps Get to Know Your MachineHow to Use Your Machine Bowflex Xceed Home Gym Cable Routing Bowflex Xceed Home Gym Pulley PositionsMaintenance and Care of Your Bowflex Xceed Home Gym Hand Grips and Straps Lat PulldownLeg Extension Define Your Goals Variables are as follows Design Your Own ProgramWorkout Guide Workouts Minute Better Body WorkoutAdvanced General Conditioning Frequency 4 Days Per Week M-T-TH-F Time About 20 Minutes Minute Upper/Lower BodyFrequency 3 Days On, 1 Day Off Time About 45-60 Minutes Body BuildingFrequency 2-3 Times Per Week Time About 20-45 Minutes Circuit Training Anaerobic/CardiovascularFrequency 2-3 Times Per Week Time About 20-60 Minutes True Aerobic Circuit TrainingFrequency 3 Days Per Week M-W-F Time About 45-60 Minutes Strength TrainingKey Points Chest ExercisesBeforeYou Begin Shoulder Exercises Crossover High Rear Deltoid Rows Elbow Flexion Crossover Rear Deltoid Rows Elbow FlexionSeated Forearm Lateral Shoulder Raise Elbows Stabilized Squat Pulley Frame Shoulder Rotator Cuff External Rotation Shoulder Rotator Cuff Internal RotationShoulder Extension Elbows Stabilized Scapular Depression Scapular Protraction Elbows StabilizedScapular Retraction Back Exercises Seated facing machine Crossover Bent Over Row Bent Over RowSeated on ground, facing machine Standing Low Back Extension with Hip Extension CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34050 PM CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34054 PM Arm Exercises Triceps Pushdown Elbow ExtensionTriceps Hammer Pushdown Elbow Extension Triceps Extension Elbow Extension CrossTriceps Extension HammerTriceps Extension Elbow ExtensionHammerTriceps Kickback Triceps KickbackResisted Dip Elbow Extension Muscles worked Reverse Curl Elbow Flexion in Pronation Muscles worked Reverse Barbell Biceps Curl Elbow Extension Barbell Biceps Curl Elbow ExtensionStart Action Seated Biceps Hammer Curl Elbow FlexionWrist Curl with Wrist Flexion Muscles worked Wrist ExtensionAbdominal Exercises Trunk RotationSeated Resisted Oblique Abdominal Crunch Seated Resisted Abdominal Crunch Spinal Flexion Squat Leg ExercisesStanding Hip Extension Knee Extended Standing Hip Extension Knee BentLeg Kickback Hip and Knee Extension Muscles worked Stiff Leg Dead Lift Dead LiftStanding Hip Abduction Standing Hip AdductionLower leg or calf gastrocnemius, soleus Iliotibial Tract Muscle ChartExercise Date Exercise LogCostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34140 PM Bowflex Body Leanness Program 58 Bowﬂex Body Leanness Program Personal guarantee from Dr. Ellington Darden Bowflex Body Leanness Program IntroductionBody Weight MeasurementsCircumference of Body Parts Suprailium Skinfold MeasurementsUsing Calipers When Measuring Skinfolds Optional Picture TakingWomen Men Percent Body-Fat Determining Your Body FatTo Use The Nomogram Female MaleCalculating Lean Body Mass For ExampleEnter Your Information Here Pounds or Kilograms Measurement s Before After Your Results Summary SheetGuidelines Week 1&2 Guidelines Week 3&4Guidelines Week 5&6 Avoid Too Much Stress Eating GuidelinesFollow a Carbohydrate-Rich, Descending-Calorie Eating Plan Keep Menus Simple and Food Substitutions to a MinimumSuperhydrate Your System Week 5 Eating PlanEating Plan US Measurements Eating Plan Metric Measurements Shopping List What can I substitute for it? Bowﬂex Body Leanness Program Adhere to a carbohydrate-rich, moderate-calorie eating plan IMPORTANT! Mail Within 30 Days of Purchase Bowflex Xceed Warranty Registration CardPlease fold over and tape before mailing What Is CoveredKeep For Your Records Warranty InformationOffices in the United States Important Contact NumbersCostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34149 PM CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34149 PM