Bowflex BD1090 manual Back Exercises, Single Arm Row Alternating Rows, Wide Rows

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Back Exercises

Single Arm Row — Alternating Rows

Muscles Worked

Latissimus Dorsi, teres minor, postier deltoid and biceps

Bench position

Flat

Success tips

•Stabilize your body in position so the effort is focused on your lat as you lead the movement with extending your elbow upward.

•Keep the dumbbell lined up directly under your wrist and elbow when doing the movement.

•Keep your spine aligned, abs tight, and a slight arch in your lower back.

•Do not let your spine rotate side to side. Keep the shoulder at equal height during the movement.

START

START

•Put one knee on the bench and place the other foot on the floor directly under your hip.

•Place the free hand on the bench slightly in front of you in a position that allows you to stabilize your upper body.

•Allow the arm with the dumbbell to hang straight down, while maintaining control of your back and shoulder.

•Hold dumbbell in a neutral grip with your palm facing the bench.

FINISH

ACTION

•Initiate the movement by pinching your shoulder blades back, while simultaneously moving your elbow backward, then upward.

•Continue moving the elbow up, slightly above the height of your trunk while keeping the forearm lined up under the elbow.

•While controlling the resistance, lower the arm back to the starting position letting the shoulder blade slide forward without slouching.

Wide Rows

Muscles worked

Rear deltoid, rear portion of the middle deltoid, postier rotator cuff, upper lats and teres minor

Success tips

•Place the feet in a comfortable shoulder width position.

•Keep the chest lifted, abs tight and a very slight arch in the lower back.

•Lean forward slightly at the hip while keeping the upper body in alignment.

•Your forearms should always point in the direction of the dumbbells.

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START

START

•While standing holding the dumbbells, lean forward at the hip allowing the arms to extend directly in line with the resistance.

•Keep your spine in a stable position.

•Rotate the shoulder so that your palms are facing behind you.

FINISH

ACTION

•Allow your arms to bend as you go, move your elbows outward and backward keeping a 70-90 degree angle between your upper arms and your torso.

•Move until your elbows are slightly behind your shoulders, then slowly reverse the action keeping the rear shoulder muscles tightened during the entire motion.

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Contents Model BD1090 Table of Contents PrefaceImportant Safety Precautions Product Specifications Getting to know your Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells Function Understanding and testing the locking mechanism functionPurpose Offset weight selection Example of offset weight selection workout17.5 Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbell maintenance OffsetPage Troubleshooting guide Problem SolutionSelectTech 6 Week Challenge Page Page Page Select Tech Menu Plan For Males Wide Squats Leg ExercisesCalf Raises Stationary Lunges Stiff-leg Dead LiftReverse Lunge Flat Chest Press Chest ExercisesIncline Chest Press Flat Chest Fly Incline Chest FlyDecline Chest Press Standing Curls Arm ExercisesConcentration Curls Incline Bench Curls Scott Curls Standing Concentration CurlsOverhead Triceps Extension Triceps KickbackLying Triceps Extension Hammer CurlsSingle Arm Row Alternating Rows Back ExercisesWide Rows Dead Lifts Ab Crunch Abdominal ExercisesReverse Crunch Lying Trunk Rotation Twisting Side CrunchLying Leg Raise Standing Shoulder Press Shoulder ExercisesLateral Raise Seated Overhead Press Front RaiseRear Delt Row ShrugsPage Muscle Chart Warranty Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells Warranty Registration Card What is Covered Please fold over and tape before mailingImportant contact numbers

BD1090 specifications

The Bowflex BD1090 is a versatile and innovative adjustable dumbbell system designed for fitness enthusiasts seeking a compact and efficient solution for strength training at home. With a remarkable weight range of 10 to 90 pounds per dumbbell, the BD1090 allows users to perform a comprehensive array of exercises that target various muscle groups, making it an essential addition to any home gym.

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