The workouts – Bowflex Motivator Strength Training System User Manual

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20 MINUTE BETTER BODY WORKOUT

FREQUENCY: 3 DAYS PER WEEK (M-W-F) TIME: ABOUT 20 MINUTES

Start by performing one set of each exercise. Warm up with a light resistance that you can perform easily for 5 -10 reps without

fatiguing. Focus on practicing and learning your technique before increasing the resistance. Then move to a more challenging

resistance that you can perform no less than 10 reps and no more than 15 reps without your form deteriorating. As you become

stronger, you can advance to two sets for each exercise. Complete all sets of each exercise before moving on to the next one. Rest 30

to 45 seconds between sets. Move slowly on each rep. Use a pace that would allow you to stop the movement instantly at any point

in the rep. Count three seconds up and three seconds down and work to fatigue during each set.

ADVANCED GENERAL CONDITIONING

FREQUENCY: 4 DAYS PER WEEK (M-T-Th-F) TIME: ABOUT 35-45 MINUTES

When you are proficient in performing the exercise techniques of the above routine and are no longer realizing results, or have

become just plain bored, it is time to change your program. You can increase your training with this “split system” routine that

works opposing muscle groups on different days. To do this, you’ll increase your resistance when you can perform 12 reps perfectly,

and you’ll increase your volume by performing more sets and more exercises. Move slowly on each rep. Use a pace that would

allow you to stop the movement instantly at any point in the rep. Count three seconds up and three seconds down and work to

fatigue during each set.

Body Part

Chest

Back

Shoulders

Arms

Legs

Trunk

Exercise

Bench Press

Seated Lat Rows

Rear Deltoid Rows

Biceps Curl

Lying Triceps Extension

Lying Leg Extension

Lying (Prone) Leg Curl

Functional Low Back Extension

Resisted Abdominal Crunch

Sets

1-2

1-2

1-2

1-2

1-2

1-2

1-2

1-2

1-2

Reps

10-15

10-15

10-15

10-15

10-15

10-15

10-15

10-15

10-15

Body Part

Chest

Shoulders

Arms

Legs

Exercise

Bench Press

Seated Shoulder Press

Lying Triceps Extension

French Press

Lying Leg Extension

Lying (Prone) Leg Curl

Sets

1-3

1-3

1-3

1-3

1-3

1-3

Reps

10-12

10-12

10-12

10-12

10-12

10-12

Body Part

Back

Shoulders

Arms

Trunk

Exercise

Seated Lat Rows

Lying Lat Pulldowns

Rear Deltoid Row

Standing Biceps Curl

Reverse Curl

Functional Low Back Extension

Resisted Abdominal Crunch

Sets

1-3

1-3

1-3

1-3

1-3

1-3

1-3

Reps

10-12

10-12

10-12

10-12

10-12

10-12

10-12

Day 1 & 3

Day 2 & 4

The Workouts

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