Bowflex Xceed manual Leg Exercises, Squat

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Leg Exercises

Leg Extension

Muscles worked:

All muscles on front of upper thigh (quadriceps muscle group).

Position:

Seated – facing outward

Accessory:

Leg Extension

Pulleys:

Squat Pulley Frame

BeforeYou Begin:

Adjust seat height

Key Points:

Use slow controlled motion. Do not “kick” into extension.

Do not let knees rotate out during exercise. Keep kneecaps pointing up and forward.

START

START

Sit on seat facing away from machine with knees near pivot point and lower roller pads on shins.

Adjust thighs to hip width, pointing knee caps to front.

Grasp sides of seat.

Sit up straight with chest lifted, abs tight and a slight arch in lower back.

FINISH

ACTION

Tighten quads and straighten legs by moving feet forward, then upward until legs are completely straight and knee- caps are pointing up toward the ceiling.

Slowly return to start posi- tion keeping tension in quads during movement.

Squat

Muscles worked:

All muscles of legs and buttocks (gluteus maximus).

Position:

Standing – facing outward

Accessory:

Squat Bar – with squat straps

Pulleys:

Squat Pulley Frame

BeforeYou Begin:

Remove Seat and Leg Extension

Key Points:

Make sure you do not bend waist or lower back.

Keep abs tight throughout entire exercise.

Keep knees pointed straight out in front of you.

Never step off platform while under resistance.

START

START

Stand on platform, feet shoulder width apart.

Squat down and place squat bar across shoulders. Adjust strap on bar to make sure you have resistance at start of movement.

Keep spine in good posture, with chest lifted, abs tight and maintain a very slight arch in lower back.

FINISH

ACTION

Slowly rise to standing position. Keep knees slightly bent.

Slowly return to start position. Do not allow knees to exceed a 90º angle.

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Contents Fitness Guide CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 33948 PM Table of Contents Regulatory Approvals Specifications / ApprovalsProduct Specifications Important Safety Precautions Important Safety InstructionsSafety Warning Labels LabelSafety Warning Labels Get to Know Your Machine Rod CapsHow to Use Your Machine Bowflex Xceed Home Gym Pulley Positions Bowflex Xceed Home Gym Cable RoutingMaintenance and Care of Your Bowflex Xceed Home Gym Leg Extension Hand Grips and StrapsLat Pulldown Define Your Goals Design Your Own Program Variables are as followsWorkout Guide Advanced General Conditioning WorkoutsMinute Better Body Workout Minute Upper/Lower Body Frequency 4 Days Per Week M-T-TH-F Time About 20 MinutesBody Building Frequency 3 Days On, 1 Day Off Time About 45-60 MinutesCircuit Training Anaerobic/Cardiovascular Frequency 2-3 Times Per Week Time About 20-45 MinutesTrue Aerobic Circuit Training Frequency 2-3 Times Per Week Time About 20-60 MinutesStrength Training Frequency 3 Days Per Week M-W-F Time About 45-60 MinutesChest Exercises Key PointsBeforeYou Begin Shoulder Exercises Crossover Rear Deltoid Rows Elbow Flexion Crossover High Rear Deltoid Rows Elbow FlexionSeated Forearm Lateral Shoulder Raise Elbows Stabilized Squat Pulley Frame Shoulder Rotator Cuff Internal Rotation Shoulder Rotator Cuff External RotationShoulder Extension Elbows Stabilized Scapular Protraction Elbows Stabilized Scapular DepressionScapular Retraction Back Exercises Seated facing machine Bent Over Row Crossover 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 Triceps Hammer Pushdown Elbow Extension Arm ExercisesTriceps Pushdown Elbow Extension Triceps Extension Elbow Extension HammerTriceps Extension Elbow Extension CrossTriceps ExtensionTriceps Kickback HammerTriceps KickbackResisted Dip Elbow Extension Muscles worked Reverse Curl Elbow Flexion in Pronation Muscles worked Barbell Biceps Curl Elbow Extension Reverse Barbell Biceps Curl Elbow ExtensionSeated Biceps Hammer Curl Elbow Flexion Start ActionWrist Extension Wrist Curl with Wrist Flexion Muscles workedSeated Resisted Oblique Abdominal Crunch Abdominal ExercisesTrunk Rotation Seated Resisted Abdominal Crunch Spinal Flexion Leg Exercises SquatStanding Hip Extension Knee Bent Standing Hip Extension Knee ExtendedLeg Kickback Hip and Knee Extension Muscles worked Dead Lift Stiff Leg Dead LiftStanding Hip Adduction Standing Hip AbductionLower leg or calf gastrocnemius, soleus Muscle Chart Iliotibial TractExercise Log Exercise DateCostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34140 PM Bowflex Body Leanness Program 58 Bowflex Body Leanness Program Personal guarantee from Dr. Ellington Darden Introduction Bowflex Body Leanness ProgramCircumference of Body Parts Body WeightMeasurements Skinfold Measurements SuprailiumWomen Men Using Calipers When Measuring SkinfoldsOptional Picture Taking Female Male Determining Your Body FatTo Use The Nomogram Percent Body-FatEnter Your Information Here Pounds or Kilograms Calculating Lean Body MassFor Example Your Results Summary Sheet Measurement s Before AfterGuidelines Week 5&6 Guidelines Week 1&2Guidelines Week 3&4 Keep Menus Simple and Food Substitutions to a Minimum Eating GuidelinesFollow a Carbohydrate-Rich, Descending-Calorie Eating Plan Avoid Too Much StressSuperhydrate Your System Eating Plan Week 5Eating 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 Bowflex Xceed Warranty Registration Card IMPORTANT! Mail Within 30 Days of PurchaseWhat Is Covered Please fold over and tape before mailingWarranty Information Keep For Your RecordsImportant Contact Numbers Offices in the United StatesCostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34149 PM CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34149 PM