Back exercises, Xtreme, Crossover wide pulldowns – Bowflex Xtreme 2 User Manual

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Back Exercises

Crossover Wide Pulldowns—

Shoulder Extension (with elbow flexion)

Crossover Narrow Pulldowns—

Shoulder Extension (with elbow flexion)

START

ACTION

START

• Cross your arms and grasp the

Hand Grips (right Grip in left

hand and vice versa).

• Sit, arms extending upward,

muscles relaxed and ready.

• You may position your thighs

directly beneath the pulleys, but

lean back slightly from hips.

• Initiate the movement by pulling

your shoulder blades downward

and together, drawing your

elbows down toward your hips

and then inward into your trunk.

• At end of motion, shoulders

should be fully depressed.

• Forearms should stay in line with

the direction of the cables.

• Slowly return to the start

position, without relaxing the

tension in your shoulders.

FINISH

START

ACTION

START

• Cross your arms and grasp the

Hand Grips (right Grip in left

hand and vice versa).

• Sit, arms extending upward,

muscles relaxed and ready.

• You may position your thighs

directly beneath the pulleys, but

lean back slightly from hips.

• Initiate the movement by pulling

your shoulder blades downward

and together, drawing your

elbows down toward your hips

and then inward into your trunk.

• At end of motion, shoulders

should be fully depressed.

• Forearms should stay in line with

the direction of the cables.

• Slowly return to the start

position, without relaxing the

tension in your shoulders.

FINISH

Muscles worked:

Latissimus Dorsi; Teres Major; Rear

Deltoids; Pectoralis Major; Triceps

Position:

Seated—Facing Power Rod® unit

Accessory:

Hand Grips

Pulleys:

Lat Cross Bar—Wide Pulleys

Leg Extension:

Removed

Success Tips

• Lift your chest, keep your knees bent and

feet on Standing Platform. Keep lats

tightened.

• 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.

• Do not lean backward as you pull.

Muscles worked:

Latissimus Dorsi; Teres Major;

Rear Deltoids; Biceps

Position:

Seated—facing Power Rod® unit

Accessory:

Hand Grips

Pulleys:

Lat Cross Bar—Narrow Pulleys

Leg Extension:

Removed

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.

XTREME

®

2

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