Bowflex Classic Home Gym - Manual (Page 30)

Seated (Resisted) Abdominal Crunch - Spinal Flexion
Muscles Worked
Rectus Abdominus, Obliques
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust the bench to a 45° incline.
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod®
resistance rods.
Success Tips
• Do not lift your head or chin. Your head
should follow the rib motion rather than
lead it.
• Maintain normal neck posture.
• Tighten your abs throughout the entire
exercise and relax only at the end of
each set.
• Move slowly to eliminate momentum.
• Exhale during the upward movement
and inhale during the downward
movement.
Abdominal Exercises
Exercises
Leg Exercises
Leg Press
Muscles Worked
Gluteus Maximus
Machine Set-Up
• Remove the bench and seat rail knob
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Leg Press Belt
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod®
resistance rods
Success Tips
• Keep your chest lifted, spine aligned, abs
tight and a very slight arch in your lower
back.
• Bend from hip during movement, not
from waist.
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