Bowflex PR1000 Home Gym User Manual


 
Exercises
Bench Press - Shoulder Horizontal Adduction (and elbow extension)
Chest Exercises
Muscles Worked
Pectoralis Major, Deltoids, Triceps
Machine Set-Up
Adjust the bench to a 45° incline.
Chest Bar pulleys
Handgrips
Attach the clips to the Power Rod® resistance rods.
Success Tips
Maintain a 90° angle between your upper arms and
your torso throughout the motion.
Keep your chest muscles tight.
Limit and control your range of motion.
Keep your knees bent, feet at on the oor, head
back against the bench.
Keep your shoulder blades pinched together and
maintain good spinal alignment.
Decline Bench Press - Shoulder Horizontal Adduction (and elbow extension)
Muscles Worked
Pectoralis Major, Deltoids, Triceps
Machine Set-Up
Adjust the bench to a 45° incline.
Chest Bar pulleys
Handgrips
Attach the clips to the Power Rod® resistance rods.
Success Tips
Maintain a 90° angle between your upper arms and
torso at the start of the motion, and slightly less than
90° at the finish.
Keep your knees bent, feet at on the oor, head
back against the bench.
Do not let your elbows travel behind your shoulders.
Keep your shoulder blades pinched together and
maintain good spinal alignment.
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