Bowflex RevolutionXP Home Gym User Manual


 
36
Shoulder Exercises
Seated Shoulder Press — Shoulder Adduction (and elbow extension)
START FINISH
START
Grasp Hand Grips, palms
facing away from the engine.
Raise the Hand Grips to
shoulder level. Keep your
palms facing forward.
Straighten your arms slowly
over your head, focusing on
moving your elbows up and
inward toward your ears.
Slowly return to the Start
position, keeping tension in
your front shoulder muscles.
FINISH
Muscles worked:
Front Deltoids; Upper Trapezius;
Triceps
Position:
Seated—facing outward
Accessory:
Long Hand Grips
Adjustable Arm Position:
7 or 8
Success Tips
Lift your chest, keep your knees bent
and feet on Standing Platform.
Do not increase the arch in your
lower back as you raise your arms,
but keep your spine steady and tight.
Keep abdominals tight and maintain
good spinal alignment.
Front Shoulder Raise — Shoulder Flexion (elbow stabilized)
START FINISH
START
Grasp the Hand Grips, palms
facing back toward the
engine, arms straight at your
sides.
Keeping your arms straight,
move them forward, leading
with your forearms, until arms
are extended in front of you
at shoulder height.
Arms may be moved
alternately or together.
Slowly return to the Start
position with your upper arms
next to your torso.
FINISH
Muscles worked:
Front and Middle Deltoids
Position:
Standing—facing outward. Seat
removed.
Accessory:
Long Hand Grips
Pulleys / Adjustable Arm
Position:
Squat Frame Pulleys / 0
Success Tips
Keep abdominals tight and maintain
good spinal alignment.
Keep knees bent and feet on
Platform.
Do not increase the arch in your
lower back as you raise your arms.
You may wish to lean your lower
back against the Seat Back Pad.