Bowflex Xtreme 2 Owners Manual - Page 5

The Bowflex® Xtreme®2 Home Gym Pulleys With the versatility to perform over 75 different exercises, the Bowflex®Xtreme®2 home gym is designed to give you the best workout possible. And with it's innovative, easy-to-use multiple pulley system, you are guaranteed to maximize every exercise for every muscle group. There are a few things you will need to remember to get the most from your Bowflex® Xtreme®2 home gym Pulleys: Slider Pulleys The Bowflex® Xtreme®2 home gym comes with adjustable "Slider" pulleys which can be personalized for your body by adjusting them to widths that fit your unique physique. There are Slider Pulleys on the Lat Tower (2 positions per side), Center Cross Bars (4 positions per side) and the Squat Pulley Frame (4 positions per side). You will need to determine which Pulley positions are most comfortable for you when performing 'Standard' exercises, and then adjust the pulleys outward or inward to perform exercises in 'Wide' or 'Narrow' positions. Using the Slider Pulleys at wider or narrower positions for an exercise can target different parts of the same muscle group and increases the benefit of each exercise. Pulley Locations Below is a guide to the five different pulley locations used to perform a full workout routine: Center Cross Bar: Used when performing exercises like a Bench Press or Chest Fly. Lat Tower: Used for exercises like Pulldowns and Pushdowns. Leg Extension: Used for leg exercises. Squat: Used for the Squat, Dead Lift, Bent Rows, etc. Rowing Position: Used exclusively for Rowing to strengthen the back. Maintenance & Care Of Your Bowflex® Xtreme®2 Home Gym Your Bowflex® Xtreme®2 home gym requires very little maintenance. To keep your Bowflex® Xtreme®2 home gym in top condition, check all fasteners before each workout and tighten as needed. Clean the seat with a non-abrasive cleaner after each use. This will keep it looking new. Any non-abrasive household cleaner or soap works well. Many automotive interior cleaners make surfaces too "slick" and should not be used. If you have any questions regarding ­maintenance please call a Nautilus Representative at 1-800-628-8485.