Bowflex Ultimate 2 Owners Manual - Page 27

Muscles worked: Pectoralis Major; Anterior Deltoid Bench Position: 45º incline Accessory: Hand Grips Pulleys: Chest Bar Success Tips • Maintain a 90º angle between your upper arms and your torso throughout the exercise. • Limit and control the range of motion so that your elbows do not travel behind your shoulders. • Keep your shoulder blades pinched together and maintain good spinal alignment. 25 Chest Exercises Decline Chest Fly START FINISH START • Sit in the 45º position, reach straight behind your body, grasp the handles, and slightly bend your elbows with your palms facing forward. • Keeping knees bent and feet flat on the floor, lay your head back against the bench and straighten your arms to the front. Lower your arms 8-10 inches from a regular chest fly. ACTION • Slowly move your arms outward, maintaining the elbow in a slightly bent position throughout the movement. • Stop when your upper arms are straight out to the sides, level with your shoulders. • Slowly return to the starting position keeping your chest muscles tightened during the entire motion.