Bowflex Revolution Owners Manual - Page 61

59 Arm Exercises Standing French Press - Elbow extension form a shoulder flexed position Muscles worked: Triceps. Also ankles, knees, hips, shoulders & core in stabilization. Bench Position: Removed Accessory: Long hand grips Adjustable Arm Position: 8 or 9 Success Tips • Stabilize body from your feet all the way up through your trunk. • Keep knees slightly bent, feet flat on the floor and in a staggered step for stability. • Keep abs tight, chest lifted and a slight curve in the lower back. • Stabilize the shoulder and wrist, only allowing the elbow joint to be involved in the motion. START FINISH START • Stand facing away from the engine with one foot forward and one foot back for added stability. • Reach overhead and grasp the Hand Grips with your palms facing each other in a hammer style grip, elbows bent and pointing forward, hands behind the shoulders. • Keep your elbows in line with the cables throughout the movement and wrists straight. FINISH • Keeping the upper arms stationary, straighten your elbows, bringing your hands overhead. • Stop your motion before your elbows are completely straight, reverse the motion, slowly returning to the Start position maintaining tension on the muscle. Lying Triceps Press - Elbow extension Muscles worked: Triceps Bench Position: Flat Accessory: Long hand grips Adjustable Arm Position: 8 or 9 Success Tips • Keep knees bent, feet on or near the floor. • Keep abs tight, chest lifted and a slight curve in the lower back. • Stabilize the shoulder and wrist, only allowing the elbow joint to be involved in the motion. START FINISH START • Lie flat on the bench head toward the engine, keep knees bent, feet flat on or near the floor. • Reach overhead and grasp the Hand Grips with your palms facing each other in a hammer style grip, elbows bent and upper arms next to your sides. • Keep your elbows in line with the cables throughout the movement and wrists straight. FINISH • Keeping the upper arms stationary, straighten your elbows, bringing your hands down toward your sides. • Extend your elbows completely straight, reverse the motion, slowly returning to the Start position maintaining tension on the muscle.