Bowflex Ultimate - Manual (Page 30)

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Shoulder Exercises
Muscles worked: The primary muscles
emphasized are the upper trapezius and
associated smaller muscles of the region.
Pulley position: Narrow or wide.
Starting position:
• Stand on the platform facing the Power Rods ® .
Reach down and grasp the handles with the
palms facing each other or facing backward, as
comfort dictates.
• Let your arms hang extending in the direction of
the pulleys.
Motion:
• Raise your shoulders toward the back of your
head, making sure your neck/head position does
not move.
• Slowly allow the shoulders to return downward
without slouching or rounding the upper spine.
Key points:
• Do not bend the neck backward or forward while
raising the shoulders.
• Do not slouch upon lowering the shoulders
• Keep the spine in erect alignment throughout the
entire motion.
• Make sure both shoulders raise evenly.
Shoulder Shrug
Scapular Elevation
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Muscles worked: The primary muscles
emphasized are the upper trapezius and
associated smaller muscles of the region.
Pulley position: Low pulleys only.
Starting position:
• Stand on the platform facing the Power Rods ® .
Reach down and grasp the bar with a grip width
slightly wider than shoulders, palms facing
toward the back.
Motion:
• Raise your shoulders toward the back of your
head, making sure your neck/head position does
not move.
• Slowly allow the shoulders to return downward
without slouching and rounding the upper spine.
Key points:
• Do not bend the neck backward or forward while
raising the shoulders.
• Do not slouch upon lowering the shoulders
• Keep the spine in erect alignment throughout the
entire motion.
• Make sure both shoulders raise evenly.
Barbell Shoulder Shrug Scapular Elevation