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... about to prove it to exceed all of Contents Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Seat Rail Securing Device..2 Before You Start 5 Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Parts Reference Guide......6 Parts List 7 Tools You Will Need 15 Hardware Chart 16 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Gym......17 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Cables......35 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Accessories Squat Attachment 41 Leg Extension 43...
... about to prove it to exceed all of Contents Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Seat Rail Securing Device..2 Before You Start 5 Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Parts Reference Guide......6 Parts List 7 Tools You Will Need 15 Hardware Chart 16 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Gym......17 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Cables......35 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Accessories Squat Attachment 41 Leg Extension 43...
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... fastened securely. 3. When attaching two pieces, gently lift and look through the holes. 4. As a general rule, and for your Bowflex ULTIMATE® 2 is on your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 home gym carefully. 5 Before You Start Before You Assemble Select where you are a few basic tips that will be required to... help guide the bolt through the bolt holes to assemble your assembly of the Bowflex Ultimate® 2 home gym. The best place for all Cables wrapped and bagged until your home gym is fully assembled. NOTE: Leave all bolts and nuts on a hard...
... fastened securely. 3. When attaching two pieces, gently lift and look through the holes. 4. As a general rule, and for your Bowflex ULTIMATE® 2 is on your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 home gym carefully. 5 Before You Start Before You Assemble Select where you are a few basic tips that will be required to... help guide the bolt through the bolt holes to assemble your assembly of the Bowflex Ultimate® 2 home gym. The best place for all Cables wrapped and bagged until your home gym is fully assembled. NOTE: Leave all bolts and nuts on a hard...
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6 Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Parts Reference Guide 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 Seat Rail Pulley Hand Grip/ Ankle Cuff Standing/Squat Platform Squat Attachment Preacher Curl Attachment Ab Curl Attachment (optional)
6 Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Parts Reference Guide 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 Seat Rail Pulley Hand Grip/ Ankle Cuff Standing/Squat Platform Squat Attachment Preacher Curl Attachment Ab Curl Attachment (optional)
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14 Box Contents / Parts List Ab Box 55 63 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 Ab Box Contents Reference # Qty. 55 1 56 1 57 1 58 1 59 1 60 1 61 1 62 1 63 2 Description Ab Crunch Middle pad Ab Crunch Handle Bar Hardware Bag Ab Crunch Roller Shaft Ab Crunch Pivot Arm Ab Crunch Frame Ab Cable Hook Ab Crunch Back Pad Ab Cruch Roller Pads
14 Box Contents / Parts List Ab Box 55 63 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 Ab Box Contents Reference # Qty. 55 1 56 1 57 1 58 1 59 1 60 1 61 1 62 1 63 2 Description Ab Crunch Middle pad Ab Crunch Handle Bar Hardware Bag Ab Crunch Roller Shaft Ab Crunch Pivot Arm Ab Crunch Frame Ab Cable Hook Ab Crunch Back Pad Ab Cruch Roller Pads
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Pan Head Allen Bolt Metal Handle Assembly 1-3 Install and completely tighten the hardware. Hardware (1:1): 2 Pan Head Allen Bolt (3/8" X 2 1/4") 2 Washers (3/8") 17 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 1 Parts: • Front Base Platform (Box 3) • Metal Handle Assembly (Box 3) Tools: • Hex Key (7/32") Front Base Platform Cable Ends 1-1 Move twist ties and cable ends up and out of the way. 1-2 Position the Metal Handle Assembly (Label side up) on the Front Base Platform.
Pan Head Allen Bolt Metal Handle Assembly 1-3 Install and completely tighten the hardware. Hardware (1:1): 2 Pan Head Allen Bolt (3/8" X 2 1/4") 2 Washers (3/8") 17 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 1 Parts: • Front Base Platform (Box 3) • Metal Handle Assembly (Box 3) Tools: • Hex Key (7/32") Front Base Platform Cable Ends 1-1 Move twist ties and cable ends up and out of the way. 1-2 Position the Metal Handle Assembly (Label side up) on the Front Base Platform.
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...Plug Cover (H) Plastic Handle Bottom Nut #10 NOTE: T he hexagonal holes in the right side. Hollow Tube Cable Retainer Pin 2-4 Insert Cable Retainer Pins through hole and cable loop. (See Detail A) 2-5 Position Top and Bottom of the Handle are marked on the floor, remove the ... hole in Handle on the right side of the Plastic Handle. 18 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 2 Parts: • Handle and Base Assembly (from Step 1) • Plastic Handle Top and Bottom • Cable Retainer Pins (Hardware Card) • Plastic Plug Covers Tools: • Hex ...
...Plug Cover (H) Plastic Handle Bottom Nut #10 NOTE: T he hexagonal holes in the right side. Hollow Tube Cable Retainer Pin 2-4 Insert Cable Retainer Pins through hole and cable loop. (See Detail A) 2-5 Position Top and Bottom of the Handle are marked on the floor, remove the ... hole in Handle on the right side of the Plastic Handle. 18 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 2 Parts: • Handle and Base Assembly (from Step 1) • Plastic Handle Top and Bottom • Cable Retainer Pins (Hardware Card) • Plastic Plug Covers Tools: • Hex ...
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...possible without making contact. (See Detail A) 5. Test the adjustment by releasing the handle and rotating the base to increase the cable tension. If the locking pins do not fully retract or interfere with the side plates, make sure the unit moves freely. ... and make the following adjustment. Adjusting Barrel Locking Nut Detail A Detail B Cable Adjustment (Requires Two People) 1. Position the base somewhere between the locking positions. 20 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 The cables that retract the locking pins may stretch with use a 1/4" or adjustable wrench...
...possible without making contact. (See Detail A) 5. Test the adjustment by releasing the handle and rotating the base to increase the cable tension. If the locking pins do not fully retract or interfere with the side plates, make sure the unit moves freely. ... and make the following adjustment. Adjusting Barrel Locking Nut Detail A Detail B Cable Adjustment (Requires Two People) 1. Position the base somewhere between the locking positions. 20 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 The cables that retract the locking pins may stretch with use a 1/4" or adjustable wrench...
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... tighten Lock Pin Assembly hardware. In Lock most cases this adjustment will be adjusted so that there is taut. Check the cable tension regularly and adjust if needed. 30 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 19 Parts: Left Shoulder Bar • Squat Frame (Box 2) • Shoulder Bars (Box 2) Tool: 5/16" Nylock Nut •...
... tighten Lock Pin Assembly hardware. In Lock most cases this adjustment will be adjusted so that there is taut. Check the cable tension regularly and adjust if needed. 30 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 19 Parts: Left Shoulder Bar • Squat Frame (Box 2) • Shoulder Bars (Box 2) Tool: 5/16" Nylock Nut •...
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... at the upper end of the cable and use the same 1/2" bolt to attach the bracket to the tab on the bracket. Washer 24-3 Install and completely tighten hardware. Hardware (1:1): Hardware for this step is in the hardware bag in the AB BOX. 33 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 24 Parts: •...
... at the upper end of the cable and use the same 1/2" bolt to attach the bracket to the tab on the bracket. Washer 24-3 Install and completely tighten hardware. Hardware (1:1): Hardware for this step is in the hardware bag in the AB BOX. 33 Assembling Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 STEP 24 Parts: •...
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... set aside. (See Figure A) c. Remove the pulley from Upper Pulley Slider. 35 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Cables Cable Installation STEP 1 Tool: • Hex Key (7/32") • Wrench (9/16") - Uncoil cable from the Upper Pulley Bracket, wrap the cable over the pulley (See Figure B) and reinsert the pulley back into the Upper Pulley Bracket. Make sure...
... set aside. (See Figure A) c. Remove the pulley from Upper Pulley Slider. 35 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Cables Cable Installation STEP 1 Tool: • Hex Key (7/32") • Wrench (9/16") - Uncoil cable from the Upper Pulley Bracket, wrap the cable over the pulley (See Figure B) and reinsert the pulley back into the Upper Pulley Bracket. Make sure...
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36 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Cables Cable Installation STEP 2 Tool: • Hex Key (7/32") a. len Bolt Route Cable Through Behind Side Plate Figure C Figure B Figure D In Box 4 Locate a Floating Pulley Assembly and a Single Pulley Assembly with two Cheeks. (See Figure A) b. Feed the cable through the Floating Pulley Assembly. (See Figure B) c. Route the cable behind the Side Plate...
36 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Cables Cable Installation STEP 2 Tool: • Hex Key (7/32") a. len Bolt Route Cable Through Behind Side Plate Figure C Figure B Figure D In Box 4 Locate a Floating Pulley Assembly and a Single Pulley Assembly with two Cheeks. (See Figure A) b. Feed the cable through the Floating Pulley Assembly. (See Figure B) c. Route the cable behind the Side Plate...
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37 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Cables Cable Installation STEP 3 a. Route Cable down and thread through Pulley Slider on Chest Bar. (See Figure A) b. Replace the Ball Stop. (See Figure B and C) (Rod Pack Removed For Clarity ) (Rod Pack Removed For Clarity ) Pulley Slider Chest Bar Figure A Slotted Insert Ball Stop Figure B Slide Ball tightly against Insert and Cable End Cable End Replace Slotted Insert Figure C
37 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Cables Cable Installation STEP 3 a. Route Cable down and thread through Pulley Slider on Chest Bar. (See Figure A) b. Replace the Ball Stop. (See Figure B and C) (Rod Pack Removed For Clarity ) (Rod Pack Removed For Clarity ) Pulley Slider Chest Bar Figure A Slotted Insert Ball Stop Figure B Slide Ball tightly against Insert and Cable End Cable End Replace Slotted Insert Figure C
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Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Cables Cable Installation STEP 4 Tool: • Hex Key (7/32") a. Uncoil the Cable from Lower Pulley and remove the Ball Stop. (See Step 1/Figure A) b. In Box 4, locate a Single Pulley Assembly with one Cheek. Wrap the Cable under the Pulley and feed the Cable through the...Figure A Pulley Bracket Metal Post Pulley Cable Floating Pulley Assembly Top View of Angled Pulley) d. Feed the Cable through the hole in the Rod Box. (See Figure A) c. Install the Single Pulley (See Figure B) making sure the cable is between the Pulley and the small...
Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Cables Cable Installation STEP 4 Tool: • Hex Key (7/32") a. Uncoil the Cable from Lower Pulley and remove the Ball Stop. (See Step 1/Figure A) b. In Box 4, locate a Single Pulley Assembly with one Cheek. Wrap the Cable under the Pulley and feed the Cable through the...Figure A Pulley Bracket Metal Post Pulley Cable Floating Pulley Assembly Top View of Angled Pulley) d. Feed the Cable through the hole in the Rod Box. (See Figure A) c. Install the Single Pulley (See Figure B) making sure the cable is between the Pulley and the small...
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39 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Cables Cable Installation STEP 5 Tool: • Hex Key (7/32") • Wrench (9/16") - Floating Pulley Long Screw Rod Figure B Cutaway of the unit. b. Unscrew the Nut and pull the Long Screw out just enough to angle the Pulley Assembly and allow the Cable to thread between the Rod and the Pulley. (See Figure B) Leave the Long Screw loose until you have routed the Cable on the other side of Rod Box Floating Pulley Cable Hex Nut Washer Figure A Observe the Cable routing in Figure A. or Adjustable Wrench a.
39 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Cables Cable Installation STEP 5 Tool: • Hex Key (7/32") • Wrench (9/16") - Floating Pulley Long Screw Rod Figure B Cutaway of the unit. b. Unscrew the Nut and pull the Long Screw out just enough to angle the Pulley Assembly and allow the Cable to thread between the Rod and the Pulley. (See Figure B) Leave the Long Screw loose until you have routed the Cable on the other side of Rod Box Floating Pulley Cable Hex Nut Washer Figure A Observe the Cable routing in Figure A. or Adjustable Wrench a.
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... Ball Tightly Against Insert and Cable End Cable End Ball Stop Figure C Replace Slotted Insert Figure D Repeat Cable Installation Steps 1-6 for the cables on the opposite side of the Bench Support. c. Route the Cable under the Pulley and attach the Pulley to the front of the unit. 40 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Cables Cable Installation STEP 6 Tool: •...
... Ball Tightly Against Insert and Cable End Cable End Ball Stop Figure C Replace Slotted Insert Figure D Repeat Cable Installation Steps 1-6 for the cables on the opposite side of the Bench Support. c. Route the Cable under the Pulley and attach the Pulley to the front of the unit. 40 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Cables Cable Installation STEP 6 Tool: •...
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Figure E 42 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Squat Attachment Install Squat Attachment (Continued from page 32) 6. Extend the Cable from the Chest Bar Sliding Pulley to release the safety lock. Unlock Seat T Handle. (See Figure A) 2. Stand under Squat Attachment with Shoulder Pads resting on ... Squat Attachment will not slide downward until you push upward to the Hooks on both sides of the Squat Attachment. (See Figure E) Hook Sliding Pulley Cable Chest Bar Operating Squat Attachment 1.
Figure E 42 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Squat Attachment Install Squat Attachment (Continued from page 32) 6. Extend the Cable from the Chest Bar Sliding Pulley to release the safety lock. Unlock Seat T Handle. (See Figure A) 2. Stand under Squat Attachment with Shoulder Pads resting on ... Squat Attachment will not slide downward until you push upward to the Hooks on both sides of the Squat Attachment. (See Figure E) Hook Sliding Pulley Cable Chest Bar Operating Squat Attachment 1.
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43 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Leg Extension Attachment Install Leg Extension Attachment 1. Place Hooks on Leg Extension Attachment over Posts on Seat Rail Support and press down into position. (See Figure A) 2. Attach Cables to Cable Hooks at the bottom of the Leg Extension Attachment. (See Figure B) Leg Extension Attachment Hook Leg Extension Attachment Cable Hook Post Figure A Figure B
43 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Leg Extension Attachment Install Leg Extension Attachment 1. Place Hooks on Leg Extension Attachment over Posts on Seat Rail Support and press down into position. (See Figure A) 2. Attach Cables to Cable Hooks at the bottom of the Leg Extension Attachment. (See Figure B) Leg Extension Attachment Hook Leg Extension Attachment Cable Hook Post Figure A Figure B
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Ab Crunch Attachment Hook Cable Hooks Seat Rail Support Post Bench Sliding Seat Seat Rail Bracket Install Ab Crunch Attachment (Optional Attachment) 1. Place Hooks on Ab Crunch Attachment over the posts on Seat Rail. 45 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Bench and Ab Crunch Attachment Install Bench 1. Place Cross Brace in Bracket on Sliding Seat and lay Bench on the Seat Rail Support and press down into position. 2. Attach Cables to Cable Hooks at bottom of Ab Crunch Cable.
Ab Crunch Attachment Hook Cable Hooks Seat Rail Support Post Bench Sliding Seat Seat Rail Bracket Install Ab Crunch Attachment (Optional Attachment) 1. Place Hooks on Ab Crunch Attachment over the posts on Seat Rail. 45 Installing Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Bench and Ab Crunch Attachment Install Bench 1. Place Cross Brace in Bracket on Sliding Seat and lay Bench on the Seat Rail Support and press down into position. 2. Attach Cables to Cable Hooks at bottom of Ab Crunch Cable.
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...Get To Know Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 2 Using Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 3 About Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Attachments 7 Defining Your Goals 13 Exercising Properly 15 The Workouts 16 Chest Exercises Bench Press 22 Chest Fly 22 Decline Bench Press 23 Incline Bench Press 23 Resisted Punch 24 Lying Cable Crossover 24 Decline ... Calf Press 57 Standing Hip Flexion 57 Wide Squat 58 Leg Curl Knee Flexion 59 Muscle Chart 60 The Bowflex® Body Leanness Program By Ellington Darden, Ph.D 61 Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Warranty 81 Bowflex Ultimate™ 2 Warranty Card 83
...Get To Know Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 2 Using Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 3 About Your Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Attachments 7 Defining Your Goals 13 Exercising Properly 15 The Workouts 16 Chest Exercises Bench Press 22 Chest Fly 22 Decline Bench Press 23 Incline Bench Press 23 Resisted Punch 24 Lying Cable Crossover 24 Decline ... Calf Press 57 Standing Hip Flexion 57 Wide Squat 58 Leg Curl Knee Flexion 59 Muscle Chart 60 The Bowflex® Body Leanness Program By Ellington Darden, Ph.D 61 Bowflex Ultimate® 2 Warranty 81 Bowflex Ultimate™ 2 Warranty Card 83
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... any exercise program consult the Bowflex Ultimate® 2. If you are based on a hard, level surface. • Before exercising, make sure the cable pulley system is under no circumstances suitable as a children's toy. than you need institutions. Bowflex Ultimate® 2 if they weigh...Inspect your machine for any worn or loose components prior to use. • When hooking up and use your Bowflex Ultimate® 2. • Keep cables and Power Rod® units bound with more resistance to incrementally increase the weight resistance. Safety Precautions 1 •...
... any exercise program consult the Bowflex Ultimate® 2. If you are based on a hard, level surface. • Before exercising, make sure the cable pulley system is under no circumstances suitable as a children's toy. than you need institutions. Bowflex Ultimate® 2 if they weigh...Inspect your machine for any worn or loose components prior to use. • When hooking up and use your Bowflex Ultimate® 2. • Keep cables and Power Rod® units bound with more resistance to incrementally increase the weight resistance. Safety Precautions 1 •...