Bowflex Revolution Home Gym User Manual


 
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Arm Exercises
Standing French Press – Elbow extension form a shoulder flexed position
START FINISH
START
• Stand facing away from the
engine with one foot forward
and one foot back for added
stability.
• Reach overhead and grasp
the Hand Grips with your
palms facing each other in
a hammer style grip, elbows
bent and pointing forward,
hands behind the shoulders.
• Keep your elbows in line with
the cables throughout the
movement and wrists straight.
• Keeping the upper arms
stationary, straighten your
elbows, bringing your hands
overhead.
• Stop your motion before your
elbows are completely straight,
reverse the motion, slowly
returning to the Start position
maintaining tension on the
muscle.
FINISH
Muscles worked:
Triceps. Also ankles, knees, hips, shoul-
ders & core in stabilization.
Bench Position:
Removed
Accessory:
Long hand grips
Adjustable Arm Position:
8 or 9
Success Tips
• Stabilize body from your feet all the
way up through your trunk.
• Keep knees slightly bent, feet flat on
the floor and in a staggered step for
stability.
• Keep abs tight, chest lifted and a
slight curve in the lower back.
• Stabilize the shoulder and wrist,
only allowing the elbow joint to be
involved in the motion.
Lying Triceps Press – Elbow extension
START FINISH
START
• Lie flat on the bench head
toward the engine, keep knees
bent, feet flat on or near the
floor.
• Reach overhead and grasp the
Hand Grips with your palms
facing each other in a hammer
style grip, elbows bent and
upper arms next to your sides.
• Keep your elbows in line with
the cables throughout the
movement and wrists straight.
• Keeping the upper arms
stationary, straighten your
elbows, bringing your hands
down toward your sides.
• Extend your elbows
completely straight, reverse
the motion, slowly returning
to the Start position
maintaining tension on the
muscle.
FINISH
Muscles worked:
Triceps
Bench Position:
Flat
Accessory:
Long hand grips
Adjustable Arm Position:
8 or 9
Success Tips
• Keep knees bent, feet on or near the
floor.
• Keep abs tight, chest lifted and a
slight curve in the lower back.
• Stabilize the shoulder and wrist,
only allowing the elbow joint to be
involved in the motion.