Bowflex RevolutionXP Home Gym User Manual


 
34
Shoulder Exercises
Bent Rear Delt Row
START FINISH
START
Pivot forward from your hips,
knees bent, spinal muscles
tight.
Grasp the Hand Grips, palms
facing backward. Keep hands
shoulder-width apart.
Let your arms hang in the
direction of the pulleys—do
not lock your elbows.
Initiate movement by pulling
your elbows back as you bring
the Hand Grips upward to a
point below your chest. Keep
hands shoulder-width apart.
Slowly return to Start position,
keeping your knees bent and
your back flat.
FINISH
Muscles worked:
Teres Major; Rear Deltoids. Also core
muscle group for stability.
Position:
Standing—facing machine. Seat
removed.
Accessory:
Short Hand Grips
Pulleys / Adjustable Arm
Position:
Squat Frame Pulleys / 0
Success Tips
Lift your chest, keep your knees bent
and feet on Standing Platform.
Do not bend your neck forwards or
backwards during motion.
Keep your spine aligned, abs tight
and a slight arch in your lower back.
Do not slouch.
Crossover Bent Rear Delt Row
START FINISH
START
Pivot forward from your hips,
knees bent, spinal muscles
tight.
Cross your arms, reach down
and grasp the Hand Grips
(right Grip in left hand and
vice versa), palms facing
backward. Keep hands
shoulder-width apart.
Let your arms hang in the
direction of the pulleys—do
not lock elbow.
Initiate movement by pulling
your elbows back as you bring
the Hand Grips upward and
cross them over your chest.
Keep your crossed hands
shoulder-width apart.
Slowly return to Start position,
keeping your knees bent and
your back flat.
FINISH
Muscles worked:
Teres Major; Rear Deltoids. Also core
muscle group for stability.
Position:
Standing—facing machine. Seat
removed.
Accessory:
Short Hand Grips
Pulleys / Adjustable Arm
Position:
Squat Frame Pulleys / 0
Success Tips
Lift your chest, keep your knees bent
and feet on Standing Platform.
Do not bend your neck forwards or
backwards during motion.
Keep your spine aligned, abs tight
and a slight arch in your lower back.
Do not slouch.
Keep the lats tightened throughout
the entire motion.