Bowflex RevolutionXP Home Gym User Manual


 
35
Shoulder Exercises
Reverse Fly — Shoulder Horizontal Abduction (elbows stabilized in slight flexion)
START FINISH
START
• Grasp the Hand Grips, palms
facing floor, arms nearly
straight.
• Stand up straight and bend
slightly forward from the hips
until arms/cables are in front
of body at a 90˚ angle from
torso.
• Maintaining the bend in
your arms, move your elbows
outward and backward.
• When your elbows are slightly
behind your shoulders, slowly
return to the Start position,
keeping your rear shoulder
muscles tightened throughout
movement.
FINISH
Muscles worked:
Rear Deltoids; Middle Deltoids;
Trapezius; Rhomboids
Position:
Standing—facing machine. Seat
removed.
Accessory:
Hand Grips
Adjustable Arm Position:
6 or 7
Success Tips
• Do not lose spinal alignment—keep
your chest lifted.
• Lift your chest, keep your knees bent
and feet on Platform or in front of
the platform.
• Keep your spine aligned and a slight
arch in your lower back.
• Maintain a 90° angle between upper
arms and torso throughout exercise.
Crossover Reverse Fly — Shoulder Horizontal Abduction (elbows stabilized in slight flexion)
START FINISH
START
• Cross your arms in front of
your body and grasp the
Hand Grips, right Grip in left
hand and vice versa, with your
palms facing the floor and
arms nearly straight.
• Stand up straight and bend
slightly forward from the hips
until arms/cables are in front
of body at a 90˚ angle from
torso.
• Maintaining the bend in
your arms, move your elbows
outward and backward,
crossing the cables as your
arms move back.
• When your elbows are slightly
behind your shoulders, slowly
return to the Start position,
keeping your rear shoulder
muscles tightened throughout
movement.
FINISH
Muscles worked:
Rear Deltoids; Middle Deltoids;
Trapezius; Rhomboids
Position:
Standing—facing machine. Seat
removed.
Accessory:
Hand Grips
Adjustable Arm Position:
6 or 7
Success Tips
• Do not lose spinal alignment—keep
your chest lifted.
• Lift your chest, keep your knees bent
and feet on Platform or in front of
the platform.
• Keep your spine aligned and a slight
arch in your lower back.
• Maintain a 90° angle between upper
arms and torso throughout exercise.
• Bend slight forward from the hips.