Bowflex BD1090 manual Seated Overhead Press, Front Raise

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Shoulder Exercises

Seated Overhead Press

Muscles worked

Front deltoid, upper traps and triceps

Success tips

•Keep feet flat on the floor and directly under your knees.

•Keep abs tight and a good spinal alignment.

•Do not increase the arch in the lower back as you raise your arms. Keep you spine steady.

START

 

FINISH

 

 

 

START

•Grab the dumbbells and sit up straight.

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

•Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, keeping your palms facing forward.

•Upper arms should be 90 degrees away from your torso and your elbows should be bent to 90 degrees as shown.

ACTION

•Straighten your arms slowly over your head, focusing on moving your elbows up and inward toward your ears.

•Slowly return to the starting position, keeping tension on your front shoulder muscles through the entire motion.

Front Raise

Muscles worked

Front deltoid

Success tips

•Keep knees slightly bent.

•Keep abs tight and a good spinal alignment.

•Do not increase the arch in the lower back as you raise your arms. Keep you spine steady.

START

FINISH

START

•Grab the dumbbells and stand up straight.

•Feet should be approximately shoulder width a part.

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

•Hold the dumbbells in front of you with your palms facing back.

ACTION

•Keep the arms straight and the palms facing down, move your arms forward and then upward to shoulder height.

•Slowly return to the starting position, keeping tension on your front shoulder muscles through 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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