Bowflex RevolutionXP Home Gym User Manual


 
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Back Exercises
Standing Low Back Extension — (hip extension)
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Slide the handles on the Hand
Grips to one side and slide
the straps over your forearms,
tightening near your elbows.
Bend your knees comfortably,
arms crossed in front of chest.
Pull the Hand Grips tightly into
your chest.
Pinch shoulder blades together
and lean forward from the hips,
at least 45˚, letting the tension
out of the Cables.
Keeping your chest lifted,
move your entire torso
upwards into a straight
standing position by pivoting
at the hips.
Slowly return to the Start
position without slouching or
changing spinal alignment.
Muscles worked:
Lower Trapezius; Erector Spinae;
Gluteus Maximus
Position:
Standing—facing machine. Seat
removed.
Accessory:
Long Hand Grips
Pulleys / Adjustable Arm
Position:
Squat Frame Pulleys / 0, or 9
Success Tips
Lift your chest, keep your knees
bent and feet on Platform. Pinch
shoulder blades together.
Keep your spine aligned, abs tight
and a slight arch in your lower back.
Move from the hips only—do not
bend from waist.
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Grasp the Squat Bar with your
palms facing downward.
Keep your legs bent slightly.
Bend over, approximately
90˚ from your hips (not your
waist).
Initiate the movement by
pushing your hips forward.
Slowly move your trunk
until you are in the standing
position. Back should be
tightened when reaching
upright position.
Slowly return to the Start
position without relaxing
tension in your legs.
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Muscles worked:
Latissimus Dorsi; Teres Major; Rear
Deltoids
Position:
Standing—facing outward. Seat
removed.
Accessory:
Lat Bar
Pulleys / Adjustable Arm
Position:
Squat Frame Pulleys / 0
Success Tips
Keep your chest lifted, spine aligned,
abs tight and your back flat with no
arch.
Lift with your legs, not lower back or
arms.
Use a light resistance for this
movement.
Lift your head, keep your knees bent
and feet on Standing Platform.
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