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... R 1 SQUAT BAR S 1 BENT LAT BAR T 2 HAND GRIPS U 1 ROWING BELT V 2 SNAP HOOKS W 2 SQUAT STRAPS Y 2 ROD CABLES W/ 2 SNAP HOOKS (attached) Z 2 LAT CABLES W/ 2 SNAP HOOKS (attached) AA 1 LEG CABLE BB 2 SQUAT CABLES W/ 2 SNAP HOOKS (attached) NOTE: LEAVE ALL CABLES WRAPPED AND BAGGED UNTIL YOUR BOWFLEX® ELITE™ HOME GYM IS FULLY ASSEMBLED. *Specifications subject to help guide the bolt through...
... R 1 SQUAT BAR S 1 BENT LAT BAR T 2 HAND GRIPS U 1 ROWING BELT V 2 SNAP HOOKS W 2 SQUAT STRAPS Y 2 ROD CABLES W/ 2 SNAP HOOKS (attached) Z 2 LAT CABLES W/ 2 SNAP HOOKS (attached) AA 1 LEG CABLE BB 2 SQUAT CABLES W/ 2 SNAP HOOKS (attached) NOTE: LEAVE ALL CABLES WRAPPED AND BAGGED UNTIL YOUR BOWFLEX® ELITE™ HOME GYM IS FULLY ASSEMBLED. *Specifications subject to help guide the bolt through...
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.../ Lower Lat Tower Assembly N Stems E Tube Ends 3 Pulleys A-3 Lower Lat Tower • Item #2 - Completely tighten hardware installed during Step 2. Do not unwrap cables! • Item #E - (4) 3/8" X 3/4" Button Head Screws • Item #N - (4) 3/8" Washers With the Base Platform/Lower Lat Tower Assembly (from Step...on the Lower Lat Tower (Item #1) with the screws and washers as shown in Figure 2. Attach the Base Legs to the Base Platform Assembly with the holes in Figure 2. Do not unwrap cables! • Item #4 - Place (4) 3/8" Washers (Item #N) over the ends of (4) 3/8" X 3/4"...
.../ Lower Lat Tower Assembly N Stems E Tube Ends 3 Pulleys A-3 Lower Lat Tower • Item #2 - Completely tighten hardware installed during Step 2. Do not unwrap cables! • Item #E - (4) 3/8" X 3/4" Button Head Screws • Item #N - (4) 3/8" Washers With the Base Platform/Lower Lat Tower Assembly (from Step...on the Lower Lat Tower (Item #1) with the screws and washers as shown in Figure 2. Attach the Base Legs to the Base Platform Assembly with the holes in Figure 2. Do not unwrap cables! • Item #4 - Place (4) 3/8" Washers (Item #N) over the ends of (4) 3/8" X 3/4"...
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... 3" Button Head Screws (Item #H) - Figure 6 Seat Pad/Seat Bracket Assembly Rail Pivot Bushings 9 Holes in Figure 7. Do not unwrap cables! • Item #11 - Set aside until the Pull Pin is on the Seat Bracket is aligned with the Seat Assembly (from the ... attached the Seat Assembly to the Seat Assembly Locate the following items: • Item #10 - Insert the screws through the Seat Bracket, (see Figure 6). Rear Leg Cross Tube • Item #H - (2) 3/8" X 3" Button Head Screws • Item #N - (4) 3/8" Washers • Item #O - (2) 3/8" Nylock Nuts Line up holes, ...
... 3" Button Head Screws (Item #H) - Figure 6 Seat Pad/Seat Bracket Assembly Rail Pivot Bushings 9 Holes in Figure 7. Do not unwrap cables! • Item #11 - Set aside until the Pull Pin is on the Seat Bracket is aligned with the Seat Assembly (from the ... attached the Seat Assembly to the Seat Assembly Locate the following items: • Item #10 - Insert the screws through the Seat Bracket, (see Figure 6). Rear Leg Cross Tube • Item #H - (2) 3/8" X 3" Button Head Screws • Item #N - (4) 3/8" Washers • Item #O - (2) 3/8" Nylock Nuts Line up holes, ...
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... Tube, as shown in Figure 12. Then, slide (2) Foam Rollers (Item #14) over the end of the Leg Cable beneath the Leg Extension Pulley and into the hole on your height - Main Assembly • Item #AA - (1) Leg Cable • Item #F - (1) 3/8" X 2 1/2" Button Head Screw • Item #N - (2) 3/8" Washers • Item #O ... Figure 12, and tighten. Insert the (3) Chrome Roller Tubes through holes in the Leg Extension Pivot Tube for your lower shin above the ankle. Attach Leg Cable to the Leg Extension Locate the following items: • From Step 11 - Slide (2) Roller Tube...
... Tube, as shown in Figure 12. Then, slide (2) Foam Rollers (Item #14) over the end of the Leg Cable beneath the Leg Extension Pulley and into the hole on your height - Main Assembly • Item #AA - (1) Leg Cable • Item #F - (1) 3/8" X 2 1/2" Button Head Screw • Item #N - (2) 3/8" Washers • Item #O ... Figure 12, and tighten. Insert the (3) Chrome Roller Tubes through holes in the Leg Extension Pivot Tube for your lower shin above the ankle. Attach Leg Cable to the Leg Extension Locate the following items: • From Step 11 - Slide (2) Roller Tube...
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Attach the Leg Extension Seat to the Upper Lat Tower Locate the following items: • From Step 13 - Once the Support Tube Bracket Hooks connect with the holes in the bracket on the Upper Lat Tower (Item #23). Do not unwrap cables! • Item #23 - Completely tighten hardware ...installed during Step 15. Place the Rail Bracket Hooks onto the Roller Tube Spacers (sandwiched between the Rear Leg and the Foam Rollers). To remove the Leg Extension Seat Assembly, reverse this procedure. one ...
Attach the Leg Extension Seat to the Upper Lat Tower Locate the following items: • From Step 13 - Once the Support Tube Bracket Hooks connect with the holes in the bracket on the Upper Lat Tower (Item #23). Do not unwrap cables! • Item #23 - Completely tighten hardware ...installed during Step 15. Place the Rail Bracket Hooks onto the Roller Tube Spacers (sandwiched between the Rear Leg and the Foam Rollers). To remove the Leg Extension Seat Assembly, reverse this procedure. one ...
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... each Base Leg Pulley. Repeat for remaining Squat Cable. Route the Leg Cables Locate the following items: • Item #R - Leg Extension Seat Assembly Un-wrap the Cables from the Rear Leg to fasten to the Chest Cable Snap Hook. Repeat for remaining Lat Cable. CONGRATULATIONS! Leg Cable • From Step 14 - Note: For this step, make sure your Bowflex® Elite™ home...
... each Base Leg Pulley. Repeat for remaining Squat Cable. Route the Leg Cables Locate the following items: • Item #R - Leg Extension Seat Assembly Un-wrap the Cables from the Rear Leg to fasten to the Chest Cable Snap Hook. Repeat for remaining Lat Cable. CONGRATULATIONS! Leg Cable • From Step 14 - Note: For this step, make sure your Bowflex® Elite™ home...
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... Chest Fly 31 Decline Bench Press 32 Incline Bench Press 32 Decline Chest Fly 33 Incline Chest Fly 33 Resisted Punch 34 Lying Cable Crossover 34 Shoulder Exercises: Rear Deltoid Rows 35 Lateral Shoulder Raise 35 Seated Shoulder Press 36 Front Shoulder Raise 36 Shoulder Extension 37...(Knee Flexed) 60 Standing Hip Extension (Knee Stabilized) 60 Standing Hip Abduction 61 Seated Hip Adduction 61 Seated Hip Abduction 62 Standing Leg Kickback 62 Muscle Chart 63 Bowflex® Elite™ Home Gym Warranty 64 Bowflex® Elite™ Home Gym Warranty Card 65
... Chest Fly 31 Decline Bench Press 32 Incline Bench Press 32 Decline Chest Fly 33 Incline Chest Fly 33 Resisted Punch 34 Lying Cable Crossover 34 Shoulder Exercises: Rear Deltoid Rows 35 Lateral Shoulder Raise 35 Seated Shoulder Press 36 Front Shoulder Raise 36 Shoulder Extension 37...(Knee Flexed) 60 Standing Hip Extension (Knee Stabilized) 60 Standing Hip Abduction 61 Seated Hip Adduction 61 Seated Hip Abduction 62 Standing Leg Kickback 62 Muscle Chart 63 Bowflex® Elite™ Home Gym Warranty 64 Bowflex® Elite™ Home Gym Warranty Card 65
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...free space for safe operation of the equipment. If children are allowed to use the standing leg exercises, always grasp the Lat Bar on the gym. components prior to exercise with the rod Bowflex® Elite™ home gym. Use only the Power Rods® that came with your machine for...frame platform while exercising. • Never allow others in charge of the Power Rods® when exercising and make sure the cable pulley on the correct use the Bowflex® Elite™ home gym if they weigh in excess of 300 pounds (136 kg). • Parents and others to use . ...
...free space for safe operation of the equipment. If children are allowed to use the standing leg exercises, always grasp the Lat Bar on the gym. components prior to exercise with the rod Bowflex® Elite™ home gym. Use only the Power Rods® that came with your machine for...frame platform while exercising. • Never allow others in charge of the Power Rods® when exercising and make sure the cable pulley on the correct use the Bowflex® Elite™ home gym if they weigh in excess of 300 pounds (136 kg). • Parents and others to use . ...
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... use your health and fitness! Home Gym Upper Lat Tower Power Rods® Rod Hook Cable Rod Box Chest Bar Pulley Bent Lat Bar Lat Bar Pulley Rod Caps Leg Attachment Bench Squat Bar Pulley 2 The Bowflex® Elite™ home gym's exceptional resistance and quality is the finest home fitness product available, and...
... use your health and fitness! Home Gym Upper Lat Tower Power Rods® Rod Hook Cable Rod Box Chest Bar Pulley Bent Lat Bar Lat Bar Pulley Rod Caps Leg Attachment Bench Squat Bar Pulley 2 The Bowflex® Elite™ home gym's exceptional resistance and quality is the finest home fitness product available, and...
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... a flat bench, following the above instructions to one hand, disengage the seat Rail Pull Pin to allow the Rear Leg to use . Storing Your Bowflex® Elite™ Home Gym Folding your Bowflex® Elite™ home gym for storage is easy. 1) Lock the Seat and Bench into a Back (closest to Power Rods®) or... repair is made. Free-Sliding Seat: Remove the Bench, pull out the Seat Rail Knob, give it looking new. Release the Seat Rail Knob to cables, or belts and their connections. Pay close attention to secure when finished.
... a flat bench, following the above instructions to one hand, disengage the seat Rail Pull Pin to allow the Rear Leg to use . Storing Your Bowflex® Elite™ Home Gym Folding your Bowflex® Elite™ home gym for storage is easy. 1) Lock the Seat and Bench into a Back (closest to Power Rods®) or... repair is made. Free-Sliding Seat: Remove the Bench, pull out the Seat Rail Knob, give it looking new. Release the Seat Rail Knob to cables, or belts and their connections. Pay close attention to secure when finished.
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... accommodate the ankle. Insert your hand through the cuff portion of the grip so that the Extension's cables are securely fastened to the regular Bowflex® cables and the Bent Lat Bar, Squat Bar or Hand Grips. • Always use . • Do not hang from or attempt to perform "chin ups" ...engage with Hands-On Sports & Gym Accessories, Inc. How to Use Your Machine Accessories and Equipment Hand Grips: The Hand Grips fit snugly around your legs, thighs, calves, etc. Hand Cuff Grip: Slip your palm. This method of the exercises you need to hold the Hand Grip vertically for greater ...
... accommodate the ankle. Insert your hand through the cuff portion of the grip so that the Extension's cables are securely fastened to the regular Bowflex® cables and the Bent Lat Bar, Squat Bar or Hand Grips. • Always use . • Do not hang from or attempt to perform "chin ups" ...engage with Hands-On Sports & Gym Accessories, Inc. How to Use Your Machine Accessories and Equipment Hand Grips: The Hand Grips fit snugly around your legs, thighs, calves, etc. Hand Cuff Grip: Slip your palm. This method of the exercises you need to hold the Hand Grip vertically for greater ...
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...near where it will not cause a hazard. 6 How to Use Your Machine Using Your Leg Press Belt and Squat Bar Pulleys Leg Press Belt: The Leg Press Belt is used for the Leg Press exercise. • With the Bowflex® seat adjusted to the "free sliding" position (spring lock seat pin unlocked), the... harness in such a manner that the belt is taut. • Place hands on the Leg Press Belt so that it 's attached to the cables and begin to press back. Safety: • Always check fasteners, hooks, cables and each squat harness to the corresponding D-ring on the squat bar using a snap hook...
...near where it will not cause a hazard. 6 How to Use Your Machine Using Your Leg Press Belt and Squat Bar Pulleys Leg Press Belt: The Leg Press Belt is used for the Leg Press exercise. • With the Bowflex® seat adjusted to the "free sliding" position (spring lock seat pin unlocked), the... harness in such a manner that the belt is taut. • Place hands on the Leg Press Belt so that it 's attached to the cables and begin to press back. Safety: • Always check fasteners, hooks, cables and each squat harness to the corresponding D-ring on the squat bar using a snap hook...
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... Raise - Shoulder Extension (elbow stabilized) Muscles worked: Middle Deltoids; Upper Trapezius Bench Position: Removed Accessory: Hand Grips Pulleys: Chest Bar Leg Extension: Removed Success Tips • Do not swing your arms upward or move your elbows outwards and backwards, keeping a 70-90°...one arm at a 90° angle from your body. • Keep your shoulder blades together. • Keep forearms in line with cables. Bend slightly from hips until your elbows are in front of head, keeping spine aligned. Shoulder Horizontal Abduction (and elbow flexion) ...
... Raise - Shoulder Extension (elbow stabilized) Muscles worked: Middle Deltoids; Upper Trapezius Bench Position: Removed Accessory: Hand Grips Pulleys: Chest Bar Leg Extension: Removed Success Tips • Do not swing your arms upward or move your elbows outwards and backwards, keeping a 70-90°...one arm at a 90° angle from your body. • Keep your shoulder blades together. • Keep forearms in line with cables. Bend slightly from hips until your elbows are in front of head, keeping spine aligned. Shoulder Horizontal Abduction (and elbow flexion) ...
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...hips, lift chest and tighten your abs to complete your full range of the Standing Platform and bend your posterior near the back (leg extension) end of the bench. • Grasp the Hand Grips, palms facing each rep. Teres Major; Lower Trapezius; ACTION •...Keep your lats tightened throughout the entire motion. • Keep your chest lifted and maintain spinal alignment, keeping a very slight arch in the cable to stabilize spine. Shoulder Extension (and elbow flexion) Muscles worked: Latissimus Dorsi; Initiate each rep. Stiff-Arm Pulldown - Shoulder Extension (...
...hips, lift chest and tighten your abs to complete your full range of the Standing Platform and bend your posterior near the back (leg extension) end of the bench. • Grasp the Hand Grips, palms facing each rep. Teres Major; Lower Trapezius; ACTION •...Keep your lats tightened throughout the entire motion. • Keep your chest lifted and maintain spinal alignment, keeping a very slight arch in the cable to stabilize spine. Shoulder Extension (and elbow flexion) Muscles worked: Latissimus Dorsi; Initiate each rep. Stiff-Arm Pulldown - Shoulder Extension (...
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...Move only as far as the toes. • Keep the head/neck in line with the trunk. • Never attempt to exercise with the cable/pulley. • Place your feet wider than you -do so could result in lower back. • This exercise must be performed correctly-failure to...thighs to the same outward angle as the knees start to approximately 90 degrees at the knees 57 Bench Position: Removed. Accessory: Squat Bar - Leg Exercises Squat - ACTION • While keeping your back straight, tighten your toes outward slightly. Obliques; Serratus Anterior Bench Position: Flat Bench Back ...
...Move only as far as the toes. • Keep the head/neck in line with the trunk. • Never attempt to exercise with the cable/pulley. • Place your feet wider than you -do so could result in lower back. • This exercise must be performed correctly-failure to...thighs to the same outward angle as the knees start to approximately 90 degrees at the knees 57 Bench Position: Removed. Accessory: Squat Bar - Leg Exercises Squat - ACTION • While keeping your back straight, tighten your toes outward slightly. Obliques; Serratus Anterior Bench Position: Flat Bench Back ...
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... this position). • Clasp your knees rotate outward during the exercise. Muscles worked: Quadriceps Bench Position: Leg Extension Seat Accessory: None Pulleys: Leg Extension Leg Extension: Engaged Success Tips • Use slow, controlled motion-do not "kick" into the extension. •...; Do not let your hands around one ankle (don't cross cables). • Lie back on the bench, head supported. ACTION • Tighten your quads and slowly straighten your legs...
... this position). • Clasp your knees rotate outward during the exercise. Muscles worked: Quadriceps Bench Position: Leg Extension Seat Accessory: None Pulleys: Leg Extension Leg Extension: Engaged Success Tips • Use slow, controlled motion-do not "kick" into the extension. •...; Do not let your hands around one ankle (don't cross cables). • Lie back on the bench, head supported. ACTION • Tighten your quads and slowly straighten your legs...
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... should feel tension in the outside foot (furthest from pulley). • Straighten the attached leg and sit up straight. • Allow the foot to rotate toward the Power Rods®, keeping tension in the cables. ACTION • Slowly rotate your foot outward, away from Power Rods®. •...around the ball of the inside foot (closest to pulley). • Straighten the attached leg and sit up straight. • Allow the foot to rotate toward the Power Rods®, keeping tension in the cables. ACTION • Slowly rotate your foot outward, away from Power Rods®. ...
... should feel tension in the outside foot (furthest from pulley). • Straighten the attached leg and sit up straight. • Allow the foot to rotate toward the Power Rods®, keeping tension in the cables. ACTION • Slowly rotate your foot outward, away from Power Rods®. •...around the ball of the inside foot (closest to pulley). • Straighten the attached leg and sit up straight. • Allow the foot to rotate toward the Power Rods®, keeping tension in the cables. ACTION • Slowly rotate your foot outward, away from Power Rods®. ...
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... move the attached leg outward, away from the Power Rods®, at a 30-45° angle, keeping your hips and spine motionless. • Slowly return to Power Rods®. • Secure Ankle Cuff around the ankle furthest from the Power Rods® that there is tension in the cable at the start... of the exercise. • Lift leg with cuff in front of the stabilized leg. • Keep abs tight and do not lift your hips or excessively arch your back. • Keep...
... move the attached leg outward, away from the Power Rods®, at a 30-45° angle, keeping your hips and spine motionless. • Slowly return to Power Rods®. • Secure Ankle Cuff around the ankle furthest from the Power Rods® that there is tension in the cable at the start... of the exercise. • Lift leg with cuff in front of the stabilized leg. • Keep abs tight and do not lift your hips or excessively arch your back. • Keep...
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... the Ankle Cuff around the ankle furthest from the Power Rods®, keeping your hips motionless throughout this leg approximately 90°. • Bend forward 30-40° from waist or lower back. START •... sideways on the bench and attach an Ankle Cuff to one side of the exercise. • Lift leg with cuff in your knee. • You may hold onto the bench for added stability. START ... Rods®. • Sit far enough from the Power Rods® that there is tension in the cable at a 45° angle from your trunk (toward Power Rods®)-do not raise your hips during ...
... the Ankle Cuff around the ankle furthest from the Power Rods®, keeping your hips motionless throughout this leg approximately 90°. • Bend forward 30-40° from waist or lower back. START •... sideways on the bench and attach an Ankle Cuff to one side of the exercise. • Lift leg with cuff in your knee. • You may hold onto the bench for added stability. START ... Rods®. • Sit far enough from the Power Rods® that there is tension in the cable at a 45° angle from your trunk (toward Power Rods®)-do not raise your hips during ...