Bowflex Classic Home Gym - Manual (Page 23)

Shoulder Exercises
Muscles Worked
Front Deltoids, Upper Trapezius, Triceps
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust to Flat Bench position
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod®
resistance rods
Success Tips
• Keep your knees bent and your feet flat
on the floor.
• Do not increase the arch in your lower
back as you raise your arms, but keep
your spine steady and tight.
• Keep your abdominals tight and
maintain good spinal alignment.
• Keep tension in your front shoulder
muscles when you return to the
starting position.
Exercises
Seated Shoulder Press - Shoulder Adduction (and elbow extension)
Front Shoulder Raise - Shoulder Flexion (elbow stabilized)
Muscles Worked
Front and Middle Deltoids
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust to Flat Bench position.
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod®
resistance rods.
Success Tips
• Keep your abdominals tight and
maintain good spinal alignment with a
slight arch in your lower back.
• Keep your knees bent and your feet flat
on the floor.
• Do not increase the arch in your lower
back as you raise your arms, but keep
your spine steady and tight.
• Your arms may be moved alternately or
together.
Incline Bench Press - Shoulder Horizontal Adduction (and elbow extension)
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