Bowflex Xceed manual Reverse Barbell Biceps Curl Elbow Extension

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Arm Exercises

Barbell Biceps Curl – Elbow Extension

Muscles worked:

Biceps muscles.

Position:

Standing – facing machine

Accessory:

Squat Bar – with squat straps

Pulleys:

Squat Pulley Frame

BeforeYou Begin:

Remove Seat and Leg Extension

START		FINISH

Key Points:

•Keep elbows at sides.

•Keep wrists straight.

•Keep trunk muscles tight and maintain a very slight arch in lower back.

START

•Stand on platform.

•Bend down and grasp squat bar with palms facing forward.

•Stand with upper arms by sides (although not pressed tightly). Lift chest, tighten abs and maintain a slight arch in lower back.

ACTION

•Curl squat bar forward, then up, and then in toward shoul- ders while keeping elbows at sides and upper arms completely still.

•Slowly lower to start position by performing same arcing motion.

Reverse Barbell Biceps Curl – Elbow Extension

Muscles worked:

Biceps muscles.

Position:

Standing – facing machine

Accessory:

Squat Bar – with squat straps

Pulleys:

Squat Pulley Frame

BeforeYou Begin:

START

FINISH

Remove Seat and Leg Extension

Key Points:

•Keep elbows at sides.

•Keep wrists straight.

•Keep trunk muscles tight and main- tain a very slight arch in lower back.

START

•Stand on platform.

•Bend down and grasp squat bar with palms facing down.

•Stand with upper arms by sides (although not pressed tightly). Lift chest, tighten abs and maintain a very slight arch in lower back.

ACTION

•Curl wrists back to bring squat bar forward, then up, and then in toward shoulders while keeping elbows at sides and upper arms completely still.

•Slowly lower to start position by performing same arcing motion.

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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 To Use The Nomogram Determining Your Body FatFemale Male Percent Body-FatCalculating 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 Follow a Carbohydrate-Rich, Descending-Calorie Eating Plan Eating GuidelinesKeep Menus Simple and Food Substitutions to a Minimum Avoid Too Much StressSuperhydrate 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