Bowflex Blaze manual Chest Exercises

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Chest Exercises

Decline Chest Fly—Shoulder Horizontal Adduction (elbow stabilized)

Muscles Worked:

Pectoralis Major and Anterior Deltoid

Bench Position:

45o incline

Accessory:

Handgrips

Pulleys:

Chest Bar

Success Tips

•Maintain a 60-90oangle between your upper arms and torso during exercise.

•Keep your chest muscles tightened. Limit and control your range of motion.

•Keep your knees bent, feet on floor, and your head back against bench.

•To improve your pectoralis involve- ment, keep your shoulder blades pinched together throughout the upward and downward movements.

START

Start

•Grasp the Handgrips in both hands.

•Open your arms into a wide position while maintaining a bend in your elbows.

•Press your forearms downward. At full extension, your hands should be level with your hips.

•Raise your chest, pinch shoulder blades together, and maintain a slight, comfortable arch in lower back.

FINISH

Action

•Press your arms forward and upward, straightening your arms and moving your hands together.

•Return to the Start position, slowly returning your arms in front of you just below chest level.

Incline Chest Fly—Shoulder Horizontal Adduction (elbow stabilized)

Muscles Worked:

Pectoralis Major and Anterior Deltoid

Bench Position:

45o incline

Accessory:

Handgrips

Pulleys:

Chest Bar

Success Tips

•Maintain a 60-90oangle between your upper arms and torso during exercise.

•Keep your chest muscles tightened. Limit and control your range of motion.

•Keep your knees bent, feet on floor, and your head back against the bench.

•To improve your pectoralis involve- ment, keep your shoulder blades pinched together throughout the upward and downward movements.

START

Start

•Grasp the Handgrips in both hands.

•Open your arms into a wide position while maintaining a bend in your elbows

•Press your forearms upward. At full extension, your elbows should be level with your ears.

•Raise your chest, pinch shoulder blades together, and maintain a slight, comfortable arch in lower back.

FINISH

Action

•Press your arms forward and upward, straightening your arms and moving your hands together.

•Return to the Start position, slowly returning your arms in front of you just below chest level.

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