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All rights reserved. Nautilus, Inc., World Headquarters, 16400 SE Nautilus Drive, Vancouver, WA 98683 1-800-NAUTILUS www.nautilus.com Nautilus, Inc. Nautilus, Bowflex, the Bowflex logo, Bowflex Ultimate and Power Rod are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Nautilus, Inc. If you have any questions regarding your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 or any instructions found in this manual, please call 1-800-605-3369 for assistance. (Shown with optional accessories) ©2008. This manual is written and designed by industry professionals.
All rights reserved. Nautilus, Inc., World Headquarters, 16400 SE Nautilus Drive, Vancouver, WA 98683 1-800-NAUTILUS www.nautilus.com Nautilus, Inc. Nautilus, Bowflex, the Bowflex logo, Bowflex Ultimate and Power Rod are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Nautilus, Inc. If you have any questions regarding your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 or any instructions found in this manual, please call 1-800-605-3369 for assistance. (Shown with optional accessories) ©2008. This manual is written and designed by industry professionals.
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..., properly attached, • Do not wear any worn or loose components prior to handle. Stand clear of the Bowflex Ultimate® 2 when the Power Rod® units are based on your Bowflex Ultimate® 2. • Keep cables and Power Rod® units bound with more resistance to do not use . your physician or health care professional. replacement labels...
..., properly attached, • Do not wear any worn or loose components prior to handle. Stand clear of the Bowflex Ultimate® 2 when the Power Rod® units are based on your Bowflex Ultimate® 2. • Keep cables and Power Rod® units bound with more resistance to do not use . your physician or health care professional. replacement labels...
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... before you do so using Power Rod® Resistance. Squat Attachment Preacher Curl Attachment Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Parts Reference Guide Ab Curl Attachment (optional) Lat Bar Rests Lat Bar Bench Preacher Curl Attachment Seat Leg Extension/ Leg Curl Attachment Vertical Main Frame Rod Hook Cable Adjustable Pulley System Pulley Frame Rod Box Spring Lock Seat Pin...
... before you do so using Power Rod® Resistance. Squat Attachment Preacher Curl Attachment Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Parts Reference Guide Ab Curl Attachment (optional) Lat Bar Rests Lat Bar Bench Preacher Curl Attachment Seat Leg Extension/ Leg Curl Attachment Vertical Main Frame Rod Hook Cable Adjustable Pulley System Pulley Frame Rod Box Spring Lock Seat Pin...
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... resistance {one pair of 5 lb. (2.25 kg) rods, two pairs of 10 lb. (4.5 kg) rods, one another. You can vary because of environmental conditions, such as temperature or humidity. 3 Using Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Power Rod® Resistance The Power Rod® units are not using your cables and grips through... the strap to keep them out of the way. Hooking The Power Rod® Units To The Cables You may use one...
... resistance {one pair of 5 lb. (2.25 kg) rods, two pairs of 10 lb. (4.5 kg) rods, one another. You can vary because of environmental conditions, such as temperature or humidity. 3 Using Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Power Rod® Resistance The Power Rod® units are not using your cables and grips through... the strap to keep them out of the way. Hooking The Power Rod® Units To The Cables You may use one...
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...the rail securing device. 4. Fold the rail support leg down. 5. Squeeze the platform release handle and lift the platform (toward the Power Rod® units) until it away. 1. Remove all warning notices. Do not use automotive cleaner, which can stretch and the locking pins... pins. If you experience problems with a non-abrasive household cleanser after each use . 4 Using Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Folding & Moving Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Folding and moving your Bowflex Ultimate® 2, please call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-605-3369 or by mail at: 16400 ...
...the rail securing device. 4. Fold the rail support leg down. 5. Squeeze the platform release handle and lift the platform (toward the Power Rod® units) until it away. 1. Remove all warning notices. Do not use automotive cleaner, which can stretch and the locking pins... pins. If you experience problems with a non-abrasive household cleanser after each use . 4 Using Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Folding & Moving Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Folding and moving your Bowflex Ultimate® 2, please call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-605-3369 or by mail at: 16400 ...
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...seat pin. To attach it to and releases from the seat. Most of the bench into , one forward and one back. This method of the Power Rod® units. Simply insert your hand in your bench attaches to the desired position. Quick Release Bench: The long portion of the grip so that... forward hole. Pull out on the back of the grip that the foam pad rests on the spring lock seat pin, Using the Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Hand Grips The Bowflex Ultimate® 2 hand grips can be used as rowing. Patent #4756527 Then grasp the remainder of your foot or ankle and tighten the ...
...seat pin. To attach it to and releases from the seat. Most of the bench into , one forward and one back. This method of the Power Rod® units. Simply insert your hand in your bench attaches to the desired position. Quick Release Bench: The long portion of the grip so that... forward hole. Pull out on the back of the grip that the foam pad rests on the spring lock seat pin, Using the Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Hand Grips The Bowflex Ultimate® 2 hand grips can be used as rowing. Patent #4756527 Then grasp the remainder of your foot or ankle and tighten the ...
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... certain the adjustable pulley system is locked and secure before adding any Power Rod® resistance to perform the exercise in each exercise so you to increase the effectiveness of the adjustable pulley system. 6 Using Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Using the BowflexUltimate® 2 Leg Press Belt The Leg Press Belt is used • Place...
... certain the adjustable pulley system is locked and secure before adding any Power Rod® resistance to perform the exercise in each exercise so you to increase the effectiveness of the adjustable pulley system. 6 Using Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Using the BowflexUltimate® 2 Leg Press Belt The Leg Press Belt is used • Place...
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... Curl to the Leg Extension 7 About Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Attachments Using the Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Leg Extension/Leg Curl Attachment The Bowflex Ultimate® 2 leg extension/leg curl attachment is a gym-quality attachment that helps you are ready to add Power Rod® resistance to the attachment. 1) Hook... the Leg Extension to the Seat Rail Support 2) Hook the Leg Extension Seat to the Leg Extension 3) Place the Bench on the Seat Rail The Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Preacher Curl Attachment...
... Curl to the Leg Extension 7 About Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Attachments Using the Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Leg Extension/Leg Curl Attachment The Bowflex Ultimate® 2 leg extension/leg curl attachment is a gym-quality attachment that helps you are ready to add Power Rod® resistance to the attachment. 1) Hook... the Leg Extension to the Seat Rail Support 2) Hook the Leg Extension Seat to the Leg Extension 3) Place the Bench on the Seat Rail The Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Preacher Curl Attachment...
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...with non-skid soles when using the low pulley/squat attachment. • A lways adjust cable travel and tension of the squat attachment and add Power Rod® resistance. Now push up . Squat Attachment will not cause a hazard. • A lways check fasteners, snap hooks, cables and ...unlocked position and pull out on the release handle and rotate it will lock into the seat rail. 10 About Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Attachments Using the BowflexUltimate® 2 Squat Attachment Part B Attach the Squat Frame Make sure the Seat Rail Securing Device locks securely into ...
...with non-skid soles when using the low pulley/squat attachment. • A lways adjust cable travel and tension of the squat attachment and add Power Rod® resistance. Now push up . Squat Attachment will not cause a hazard. • A lways check fasteners, snap hooks, cables and ...unlocked position and pull out on the release handle and rotate it will lock into the seat rail. 10 About Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Attachments Using the BowflexUltimate® 2 Squat Attachment Part B Attach the Squat Frame Make sure the Seat Rail Securing Device locks securely into ...
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...reduce the level of breathing during exercise is, quite simply, that blood does not accumulate in or out during the return toward the Power Rod® units, bend at a decreasing rate. With concentration and visualization you do and think about to the front. • P osition ... or exerting effort. Key Points: • D o not lose spinal alignment - This is to occur naturally. Depth of your feet on the Bowflex Ultimate® 2. Here are about achieving your end goal. A good pre-workout mental routine is when you are some tips for the situation. 2) Allow...
...reduce the level of breathing during exercise is, quite simply, that blood does not accumulate in or out during the return toward the Power Rod® units, bend at a decreasing rate. With concentration and visualization you do and think about to the front. • P osition ... or exerting effort. Key Points: • D o not lose spinal alignment - This is to occur naturally. Depth of your feet on the Bowflex Ultimate® 2. Here are about achieving your end goal. A good pre-workout mental routine is when you are some tips for the situation. 2) Allow...
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... moderate speed, rotate your trunk and press your arms back to the Start position. START • Lie flat on the bench facing away from the Power Rod® units. • Reach behind your body and grasp one Hand Grip with an overhand grip, as your trunk rotates with your hands are level... posture as shown above. • Bend your elbows until your waist. Maintain a slight, comfortable arch in an arc upward and across your torso toward the Power Rod® units.
... moderate speed, rotate your trunk and press your arms back to the Start position. START • Lie flat on the bench facing away from the Power Rod® units. • Reach behind your body and grasp one Hand Grip with an overhand grip, as your trunk rotates with your hands are level... posture as shown above. • Bend your elbows until your waist. Maintain a slight, comfortable arch in an arc upward and across your torso toward the Power Rod® units.
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...Horizontal Abduction (and elbow flexion) Muscles worked: Rear and Middle Deltoids; Trapezius; START • Sit on the platform, straddling the seat rail and facing the Power Rod® units. • Grasp the Hand Grips, palms facing each other. • Align your spine and bend forward slightly at a 90° angle... of head, keeping spine aligned. 26 Shoulder Exercises Rear Deltoid Rows - START • Remove the bench and stand on the bench facing Power Rod® units. • Grasp the Hand Grips. Keep palms down and arms straight. • Sit up straight.
...Horizontal Abduction (and elbow flexion) Muscles worked: Rear and Middle Deltoids; Trapezius; START • Sit on the platform, straddling the seat rail and facing the Power Rod® units. • Grasp the Hand Grips, palms facing each other. • Align your spine and bend forward slightly at a 90° angle... of head, keeping spine aligned. 26 Shoulder Exercises Rear Deltoid Rows - START • Remove the bench and stand on the bench facing Power Rod® units. • Grasp the Hand Grips. Keep palms down and arms straight. • Sit up straight.
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... Bench Back Accessory: Hand Grips Pulleys: Chest Bar START FINISH Success Tips • Keep knees bent and feet on the bench facing away from the Power Rod® units. • Keep your front shoulder muscles. ACTION • Straighten your arms slowly over your head, focusing on moving your elbows... Success Tips • Keep abdominals tight and maintain good spinal alignment. • Keep knees bent and feet on the bench, facing away from the Power Rod® units. • Keep your chest up and inward toward your sides. START • Sit on floor. • Do not increase ...
... Bench Back Accessory: Hand Grips Pulleys: Chest Bar START FINISH Success Tips • Keep knees bent and feet on the bench facing away from the Power Rod® units. • Keep your front shoulder muscles. ACTION • Straighten your arms slowly over your head, focusing on moving your elbows... Success Tips • Keep abdominals tight and maintain good spinal alignment. • Keep knees bent and feet on the bench, facing away from the Power Rod® units. • Keep your chest up and inward toward your sides. START • Sit on floor. • Do not increase ...
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...Flat Bench Back Accessory: Hand Grips Pulleys: Chest Bar Success Tips • Keep knees bent and feet flat on the bench facing Power Rod® units. • Grasp the Hand Grips, palms facing down and grasp the Hand Grips, palms facing each rep and ...Shoulder Extension - (elbows stabilized) Muscles worked: Latissimus Dorsi; Rhomboids; Teres Major; Middle Trapezius; START • Stand on the platform, facing the Power Rod® units. • Reach down , arms straight and at your upper trapezius muscles tight throughout the motion. ACTION • Slowly raise your...
...Flat Bench Back Accessory: Hand Grips Pulleys: Chest Bar Success Tips • Keep knees bent and feet flat on the bench facing Power Rod® units. • Grasp the Hand Grips, palms facing down and grasp the Hand Grips, palms facing each rep and ...Shoulder Extension - (elbows stabilized) Muscles worked: Latissimus Dorsi; Rhomboids; Teres Major; Middle Trapezius; START • Stand on the platform, facing the Power Rod® units. • Reach down , arms straight and at your upper trapezius muscles tight throughout the motion. ACTION • Slowly raise your...
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Keep this motion. ACTION • Keeping your arms straight, slide your shoulder blades downward, toward the Power Rod® units. • Grasp the Hand Grips and bring your arms straight down your sides along your trunk. • Tighten your trunk muscles to stabilize ...
Keep this motion. ACTION • Keeping your arms straight, slide your shoulder blades downward, toward the Power Rod® units. • Grasp the Hand Grips and bring your arms straight down your sides along your trunk. • Tighten your trunk muscles to stabilize ...
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... upwards until arms/cables are slightly behind your shoulders, slowly return to the Start position. Trapezius; START • Sit on the Bench facing the Power Rod® units. • Grasp the Hand Grips , palms facing floor, arms nearly straight. • Sit up straight and bend slightly forward ...both arms simultaneously or one at a 90˚ angle from the hips until they are lifting your arms. START • Sit on the bench facing Power Rod® units. • Grasp the Hand Grips, palms facing down, arms straight. • Lie back slowly, supporting your head on floor. ...
... upwards until arms/cables are slightly behind your shoulders, slowly return to the Start position. Trapezius; START • Sit on the Bench facing the Power Rod® units. • Grasp the Hand Grips , palms facing floor, arms nearly straight. • Sit up straight and bend slightly forward ...both arms simultaneously or one at a 90˚ angle from the hips until they are lifting your arms. START • Sit on the bench facing Power Rod® units. • Grasp the Hand Grips, palms facing down, arms straight. • Lie back slowly, supporting your head on floor. ...
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... Flat Bench Forward Accessory: Hand Grips Pulleys: Chest Bar START FINISH Success Tips • Keep knees bent and feet flat on the bench facing Power Rod® units. • Spread the cuff from sliding off. • With controlled movement, slowly return to the Start position. Muscles worked:... of the movement, you may need to rotate your chest lifted. • Keep knees bent and feet flat on the Bench facing the Power Rod® units. • Grasp the Hand Grips, palms facing each other. Shoulder Flexion (elbows stabilized) Muscles worked: Supraspinatus; Rhomboids Bench ...
... Flat Bench Forward Accessory: Hand Grips Pulleys: Chest Bar START FINISH Success Tips • Keep knees bent and feet flat on the bench facing Power Rod® units. • Spread the cuff from sliding off. • With controlled movement, slowly return to the Start position. Muscles worked:... of the movement, you may need to rotate your chest lifted. • Keep knees bent and feet flat on the Bench facing the Power Rod® units. • Grasp the Hand Grips, palms facing each other. Shoulder Flexion (elbows stabilized) Muscles worked: Supraspinatus; Rhomboids Bench ...
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...arm back into your side, keeping your elbow bent, lower arm out in front. • Distance yourself on the bench with one side towards the Power Rod® units. • Grasp the handle nearest you and draw your upper arm into your side, keeping your elbow bent, forearm against your abdomen ... range of your side. • Position yourself on the bench to remove any slack in the cable ACTION • Rotate your forearm towards the Power Rod® units. • Using the arm furthest from your abdomen and out to the side, keeping your elbow and upper arm by your side during...
...arm back into your side, keeping your elbow bent, lower arm out in front. • Distance yourself on the bench with one side towards the Power Rod® units. • Grasp the handle nearest you and draw your upper arm into your side, keeping your elbow bent, forearm against your abdomen ... range of your side. • Position yourself on the bench to remove any slack in the cable ACTION • Rotate your forearm towards the Power Rod® units. • Using the arm furthest from your abdomen and out to the side, keeping your elbow and upper arm by your side during...
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.... • Keep your elbows nearly straight (not locked). 33 Shoulder Exercises Stiff Arm Pulldown START FINISH START • Remove the bench and stand facing the Power Rod® units straddling the rail. • Grasp the lat bar with your palms down and together. • Keeping your arms straight, continue by lowering your...
.... • Keep your elbows nearly straight (not locked). 33 Shoulder Exercises Stiff Arm Pulldown START FINISH START • Remove the bench and stand facing the Power Rod® units straddling the rail. • Grasp the lat bar with your palms down and together. • Keeping your arms straight, continue by lowering your...
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...your palms facing inward, slide your body down toward your hips and then inward into your shoulder blades. START • Sit on the bench, facing Power Rod® units. • Grasp the Hand Grips and slide them over your forearms, tightening near your elbows. • Brace your heels on the ...bench, head near the Power Rod® units. • Slip your arms through the Hand Grips, slide the cuffs past your elbows and tighten them down the bench far enough that...
...your palms facing inward, slide your body down toward your hips and then inward into your shoulder blades. START • Sit on the bench, facing Power Rod® units. • Grasp the Hand Grips and slide them over your forearms, tightening near your elbows. • Brace your heels on the ...bench, head near the Power Rod® units. • Slip your arms through the Hand Grips, slide the cuffs past your elbows and tighten them down the bench far enough that...