Bowflex Xtreme 2 Owners Manual - Page 29

XTREME®2 Bent Rear Delt Row Muscles worked: Latissimus Dorsi; Teres Major; Rear Deltoids; Biceps Position: Standing-facing Power Rod® unit Accessory: Hand Grips Pulleys: Squat Pulley Frame Leg Extension: Removed Success Tips • Lift your chest, keep your knees bent and feet on Standing Platform. • Do not bend your neck forwards or backwards during motion. • Keep your spine aligned, abs tight and a slight arch in your lower back. Do not slouch. START START • Pivot forward from your hips, knees bent, spinal muscles tight. • Grasp the Hand Grips, palms facing backward. Keep hands shoulder-width apart. • Let your arms hang in the direction of the pulleys-do not lock your elbows. Back Exercises FINISH ACTION • Initiate movement by pulling your elbows back as you bring the Hand Grips upward to a point below your chest. Keep hands shoulder-width apart. • Slowly return to start position, keeping your knees bent and your back flat. Crossover Bent Rear Delt Row Muscles worked: Anterior and Middle Deltoids Position: Standing-facing Power Rod® unit Accessory: Hand Grips Pulleys: Squat Pulley Frame Leg Extension: Removed Success Tips • Lift your chest, keep your knees bent and feet on Standing Platform. • Do not bend your neck forwards or backwards during motion. • Keep your spine aligned, abs tight and a slight arch in your lower back. Do not slouch. • Keep the lats tightened throughout the entire motion. START FINISH START • Pivot forward from your hips, knees bent, spinal muscles tight. • Cross your arms, reach down and grasp the Hand Grips (right Grip in left hand and vice versa), palms facing backward. Keep hands shoulder-width apart. • Let your arms hang in the direction of the pulleys-do not lock elbow. ACTION • Initiate movement by pulling your elbows back as you bring the Hand Grips upward and cross them over your chest. Keep your crossed hands shoulder-width apart. • Slowly return to start position, keeping your knees bent and your back flat.