Bowflex manual Offset, Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbell maintenance

The dumbbell weight has been set to 20 lbs on one side and 30 lbs on the other. The total weight of the dumbbell is therefore 25 lbs. This 25 lb dumbbell has the weight dis- tributed such that there are 10 lbs on one side and 15 lbs on the other for a total of 25 lbs.

With the dumbbell weight configured as defined above, the user should grip the dumbbell with 20 lbs on the thumb side of the hand and the 30 lbs on the little finger side of the hand.

This is just one example of the off- set weight settings you may use. The Start the biceps curl with a neutral wrist and forearm posi- weight combinations and totals are

tion (palm facing leg). As the curl progresses from the start quite extensive given the adjustment to finish position, the wrist should be rotated progressively options of the SelectTech™ Dumbbell. outward (palm up). During this curl the user will be lifting

the weight of the dumbbell (25 lbs) with the biceps but also lifting the offset weight of 5 lbs with wrist rotation (supina- tion). Unlike a conventional dumbbell that is balanced end to end, this offset weight will require more muscle activation and therefore develop the forearm and wrist.

Below you will find some helpful charts that will provide the total dumbbell weight for various combinations of weight settings.

5	5							Indicates weight setting on adjustment knob
7.5	6.25	7.5
10	7.5	8.75	10
12.5	8.75	10	11.25	12.5
15	10	11.25	12.5	13.75	15
17.5	11.25	12.5	13.75	15	16.25	17.5
20	12.5	13.75	15	16.25	17.5	18.75	20
22.5	13.75	15	16.25	17.5	18.75	20	21.25	22.5
25	15	16.25	17.5	18.75	20	21.25	22.5	23.75	25
30	17.5	18.75	20	21.25	22.5	23.75	25	26.25	27.5	30
35	20	21.25	22.5	23.75	25	26.25	27.5	28.75	30	32.5	35
40	22.5	23.75	25	26.25	27.5	28.75	30	31.25	32.5	35	37.5	40
45	25	26.25	27.5	28.75	30	31.25	32.5	33.75	35	37.5	40	42.5	45
50	27.5	28.75	30	31.25	32.5	33.75	35	36.25	37.5	40	42.5	45	47.5	50
52.5	28.75	30	31.25	32.5	33.75	35	36.25	37.5	38.75	41.25	43.75	46.25	48.75	51.25	52.5

Use the matrix above to quickly determine the offset weight selection total for your dumbbell

The chart to the right is a quick reference to determine the amount of weight offset to one side of the dumbbell.

The symbol Δ indicates the difference between the two weights selected with the dumbbell adjustment knob

The symbol + indicates the amount of offset weight on the heavier side of the dumbbell.

Although you can continue to increase the amount of weight offset, it is not gener- ally necessary to offset the weight more than 20 lbs.

Difference	Offset
Δ 2.5 lbs	+ 1.25 lbs
Δ 5 lbs	+ 2.5 lbs
Δ 7.5 lbs	+ 3.75 lbs
Δ 10 lbs	+ 5 lbs
Δ 12.5 lbs	+ 6.25 lbs
Δ 15 lbs	+ 7.5 lbs
Δ 17.5	+ 8.75 lbs
Δ 20 lbs	+ 10 lbs
Δ 22.5 lbs	+ 11.25 lbs
Δ 25 lbs	+ 12.5 lbs
Δ 30 lbs	+ 15 lbs
Δ 35 lbs	+ 17.5 lbs
Δ 40 lbs	+ 20 lbs

Bowflex® SelectTech™ Dumbbell maintenance:

The Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbell is a very low mainte- nance product. However, there are steps that you should take to keep the product performing and looking its very best.

1.Should your SelectTech Dumbbell handle assembly, plates or base become soiled you may clean them with a rag lightly dampened with warm water and a small amount of mild soap. Wipe dry with a separate rag.

2.The SelectTech Dumbbell is internally lubricated and will not require further internal lubrication. The contact between weight plates and selection discs is not lubricated but has naturally low friction. This generally will not require any lubrication. Should you feel it necessary to lubricate the weight plates and/or selection discs, use only a silicon lubricant, preferably “food grade”.

WARNING

1.Do not use any solvents, harsh detergents, chemicals or bleach on this product − doing so may damage the materials, resulting in degradation of the products performance or strength.

2.Do not attempt to disassemble the dumbbell handle or base assembly. These items are not designed to be user serviced. Doing so will void the manufacturers warranty. Contact your Bowflex retailer or Bowflex directly for service.

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