Bowflex Revolution Home Gym User Manual


 
Tricep Kickback
START FINISH
START
Straddle the bench facing the
engine, bend forward at your
hips until your torso is parallel
to the bench, slightly arching
your back.
Support yourself with one
arm on the bench and grasp a
handle using a hammer style
grip with your free hand.
Draw your elbow back so that
the upper arm is by your side,
parallel to the bench, and your
elbow bent about 90º.
Completely straighten your
elbow while keeping your
upper arm completely still.
Slowly return to the Start
position.
Repeat with the other arm on
the other side of the machine
after completing a set.
FINISH
Muscles worked:
Triceps
Bench Position:
Flat Back Bench
Accessory:
Hand Grips
Adjustable Arm Position:
8 or 9
Success Tips
Maintain good spinal alignment.
Keep your arm at your side and
your wrist straight throughout entire
motion.
Tighten the triceps throughout the
exercise and control the returning
motion.
Reverse Curl — Elbow Flexion (in pronation)
START FINISH
START
Straddle the Seat Rail, facing
the engine.
Reach down and grasp the
Hand Grips, palms facing
backward.
Straighten, keeping your
upper arms and elbows by
your sides.
Keep tension on the muscle
and do not fully extend the
elbow.
Keeping your palms facing
down, use your forearms
to slowly bend your elbows,
curling the Hand Grips
forward, then upward and in
towards your shoulders.
Keep your elbows at your
sides and your upper arms
completely still.
Slowly reverse the curling
motion and bring your arms
back to Start position.
FINISH
Muscles worked:
Brachialis; Brachioradialis; Biceps
Bench Position:
Removed
Accessory:
Hand Grips
Adjustable Arm Position:
8, 9
Success Tips
Keep your upper body motionless,
elbows at your sides and your wrists
straight.
Keep your trunk muscles tight and
maintain a slight arch in lower back.
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Arm Exercises