Bowflex SelectTech BD552 Dumbbells Dumbbells and Stability Ball - Manual (Page 31)

Shoulder Exercises
Seated Overhead press
front raise
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• Grab the dumbbells and stand up
straight.
• Feet should be approximately
shoulder width a part.
• Keep your chest lifted, abs tight
and a slight arch in the lower
back.
• Hold the dumbbells in front of
you with your palms facing back.
• Keep the arms straight and the
palms facing down, move your
arms forward and then upward
to shoulder height.
• Slowly return to the starting
position, keeping tension on your
front shoulder muscles through
the entire motion.
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• Grab the dumbbells and sit up
straight.
• Keep your chest lifted, abs tight
and a slight arch in the lower
back.
• Raise the dumbbells to shoulder
height, keeping your palms facing
forward.
• Upper arms should be 90
degrees away from your torso
and your elbows should be bent
to 90 degrees as shown.
• Straighten your arms slowly over
your head, focusing on moving
your elbows up and inward
toward your ears.
• Slowly return to the starting
position, keeping tension on your
front shoulder muscles through
the entire motion.
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Muscles worked
Front deltoid
Success tips
• Keep knees slightly bent.
• Keep abs tight and a good spinal
alignment.
• Do not increase the arch in the lower
back as you raise your arms. Keep
you spine steady.
Muscles worked
Front deltoid, upper traps and triceps
Success tips
• Keep feet flat on the floor and directly
under your knees.
• Keep abs tight and a good spinal
alignment.
• Do not increase the arch in the lower
back as you raise your arms. Keep
you spine steady.
Owner’s Manual
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