Bowflex PR1000 Home Gym User Manual


 
Incline 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.
Exercises
Chest Exercises
Shoulder Exercises
Seated Shoulder Press - Shoulder Adduction (and elbow extension)
Muscles Worked
Front Deltoids, Upper Trapezius, Triceps
Machine Set-Up
Adjust to Flat Bench Back position
Chest Bar pulleys
Handgrips
Attach the clips to the Power Rod® resistance rods
Success Tips
Keep your knees bent and your feet at on the oor.
Do not increase the arch in your lower back as you
raise your arms, but keep your spine steady and tight.
Keep your abdominals tight and maintain good spinal
alignment.
Keep tension in your front shoulder muscles when
you return to the starting position.
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