Skinfold Measurements, Suprailium | Bowflex Xceed guide

Measurements

Skinfold Measurements

To accurately track your progress through this six-week program, it is necessary to take skinfold measurements. By measuring yourself in this way, you will be able to determine your lean-body mass and your body-fat percentage. The goal of this program is to increase your lean-body mass and decrease your body-fat percentage.

Please read this section carefully. Proper measuring techniques are essential to track your success. It is best to have someone measure you. Measuring yourself can lead to inaccurate results.

Suprailium

Stand relaxed. Pick up a diagonal skinfold just above the crest of the hip bone on the right side of the waist.

Triceps

Stand with right elbow flexed 90 degrees and locate the center of the back of the upper arm midway between the shoulder and the elbow. Relax arm at your side. Pick up skinfold as pictured.

Thigh

Stand relaxed with most of the weight on your left leg. Pick up a skinfold in the vertical plane on the front side of the right thigh, midway between the hip and knee joints.

Chest

Abdomen

Stand relaxed. Pick up a diagonal skinfold over the right pectoralis muscle, midway between the armpit and the nipple.

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Stand relaxed. Pick up a vertical skinfold on the right side of the navel.

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Bowflex Xceed manual Skinfold Measurements, Suprailium

Contents

Fitness Guide CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 33948 PM Table of Contents Product Specifications Specifications / ApprovalsRegulatory Approvals Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Safety Warning Labels Label Safety Warning Labels Get to Know Your Machine Rod Caps How to Use Your Machine Bowflex Xceed Home Gym Pulley Positions Bowflex Xceed Home Gym Cable Routing Maintenance and Care of Your Bowflex Xceed Home Gym Lat Pulldown Hand Grips and StrapsLeg Extension Define Your Goals Design Your Own Program Variables are as follows Workout Guide Minute Better Body Workout WorkoutsAdvanced General Conditioning Minute Upper/Lower Body Frequency 4 Days Per Week M-T-TH-F Time About 20 Minutes Body Building Frequency 3 Days On, 1 Day Off Time About 45-60 Minutes Circuit Training Anaerobic/Cardiovascular Frequency 2-3 Times Per Week Time About 20-45 Minutes True Aerobic Circuit Training Frequency 2-3 Times Per Week Time About 20-60 Minutes Strength Training Frequency 3 Days Per Week M-W-F Time About 45-60 Minutes Chest Exercises Key Points BeforeYou Begin Shoulder Exercises Crossover Rear Deltoid Rows Elbow Flexion Crossover High Rear Deltoid Rows Elbow Flexion Seated Forearm Lateral Shoulder Raise Elbows Stabilized Squat Pulley Frame Shoulder Rotator Cuff Internal Rotation Shoulder Rotator Cuff External Rotation Shoulder Extension Elbows Stabilized Scapular Protraction Elbows Stabilized Scapular Depression Scapular Retraction Back Exercises Seated facing machine Bent Over Row Crossover Bent Over Row Seated on ground, facing machine Standing Low Back Extension with Hip Extension CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34050 PM CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34054 PM Triceps Pushdown Elbow Extension Arm ExercisesTriceps Hammer Pushdown Elbow Extension Triceps Extension Elbow Extension HammerTriceps Extension Elbow Extension CrossTriceps Extension Triceps Kickback HammerTriceps Kickback Resisted Dip Elbow Extension Muscles worked Reverse Curl Elbow Flexion in Pronation Muscles worked Barbell Biceps Curl Elbow Extension Reverse Barbell Biceps Curl Elbow Extension Seated Biceps Hammer Curl Elbow Flexion Start Action Wrist Extension Wrist Curl with Wrist Flexion Muscles worked Trunk Rotation Abdominal ExercisesSeated Resisted Oblique Abdominal Crunch Seated Resisted Abdominal Crunch Spinal Flexion Leg Exercises Squat Standing Hip Extension Knee Bent Standing Hip Extension Knee Extended Leg Kickback Hip and Knee Extension Muscles worked Dead Lift Stiff Leg Dead Lift Standing Hip Adduction Standing Hip Abduction Lower leg or calf gastrocnemius, soleus Muscle Chart Iliotibial Tract Exercise Log Exercise Date CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34140 PM Bowflex Body Leanness Program 58 Bowﬂex Body Leanness Program Personal guarantee from Dr. Ellington Darden Introduction Bowflex Body Leanness Program Measurements Body WeightCircumference of Body Parts Skinfold Measurements Suprailium Optional Picture Taking Using Calipers When Measuring SkinfoldsWomen Men Determining Your Body Fat To Use The NomogramFemale Male Percent Body-Fat For Example Calculating Lean Body MassEnter Your Information Here Pounds or Kilograms Your Results Summary Sheet Measurement s Before After Guidelines Week 3&4 Guidelines Week 1&2Guidelines Week 5&6 Eating Guidelines Follow a Carbohydrate-Rich, Descending-Calorie Eating PlanKeep Menus Simple and Food Substitutions to a Minimum Avoid Too Much Stress Superhydrate Your System Eating Plan Week 5 Eating 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 Purchase What Is Covered Please fold over and tape before mailing Warranty Information Keep For Your Records Important Contact Numbers Offices in the United States CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34149 PM CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34149 PM