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Bowflex ULTIMATE 2 User Manual

Bowflex ULTIMATE 2
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www.bowflex.com
The Bowflex Ultimate
®
2
Owners Manual
and Fitness Guide
Special Edition Includes:
Dr. Ellington Dardens
Six Week Fast Fat Loss
Body Leanness Program
(Shown with optional accessories)
000-4302-091530.D

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Bowflex ULTIMATE 2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Weight Capacity300 lbs
Lat TowerYes
Leg ExtensionYes
Adjustable Main FrameYes
FoldableYes
ResistanceUp to 410 lbs
Exercises95+
Included AccessoriesSquat bar, hand grips
Workout Area10' x 7'

Summary

Bowflex Ultimate 2 Owner's Manual

Body Leanness Program Special Edition

Highlights Dr. Ellington Darden's six-week fat loss and body leanness program.

Safety Precautions

Get to Know Your Bowflex Ultimate 2

Using Your Bowflex Ultimate 2

Adjusting Resistance & Understanding Power Rods

Guidance on selecting and adjusting resistance levels using Power Rods.

Hooking Power Rods to Cables

Steps for safely connecting and disconnecting Power Rod units to machine cables.

Folding & Moving Your Bowflex Ultimate 2

Step-by-step instructions for folding and moving the Bowflex Ultimate® 2.

Maintenance & Care of Bowflex Ultimate 2

Guidelines for inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining the Bowflex Ultimate® 2.

The Workout Bench

Details on adjusting and using the workout bench positions.

Bowflex Ultimate 2 Hand Grips Usage

Explains the different grips (regular, hand cuff, ankle cuff) for various exercises.

Bowflex Ultimate 2 Leg Press Belt Usage

Instructions for using the leg press belt for leg and calf exercises.

Bowflex Ultimate 2 Adjustable Pulley System

Guide to adjusting and utilizing the pulley system for varied resistance angles.

About Your Bowflex Ultimate 2 Attachments

Leg Extension/Leg Curl Attachment

Setup and usage for leg extension and leg curl exercises with the attachment.

Preacher Curl Attachment

Instructions for attaching and using the preacher curl attachment for biceps.

Squat Attachment Setup

Steps for securing the seat rail and attaching the squat attachment.

Ab Crunch Attachment (Optional)

Instructions for using the optional Ab Crunch Attachment.

Bowflex DVD Player (Optional)

Information on installing and using the optional DVD player for entertainment.

Defining Your Goals

Reaching Your Goals

Steps and principles for achieving fitness goals effectively.

Designing Your Own Program

Guidelines for creating a personalized fitness program based on individual needs.

Exercising Properly

Warming Up

Recommendations for preparing the body for exercise, including aerobic rowing.

Key Points

Important considerations for maintaining form and safety during exercises.

Breathing

Proper breathing techniques to enhance performance and prevent strain.

Performing Your Routine

Advice on executing the workout and maintaining enjoyment.

Cool Down

Importance and method of cooling down to aid recovery and circulation.

The Workouts

20 Minute Better Body Workout

A quick, 20-minute workout routine for overall body conditioning.

Advanced General Conditioning

A split-system routine for advanced users, focusing on opposing muscle groups.

20 Minute Upper/lower Body

A 20-minute routine combining conditioning with cardiovascular benefits.

Body Building

A routine focused on muscle growth, requiring concentration and dedication.

Circuit Training – Anaerobic/Cardiovascular

A fast-paced routine combining strength and cardio for efficient training.

True Aerobic Circuit Training

Circuit training incorporating aerobic rowing between sets to boost cardio and fat loss.

Strength Training

An advanced routine emphasizing overall strength development to near exhaustion.

Chest Exercises

Bench Press

Exercise for shoulder horizontal adduction and elbow extension.

Chest Fly

Exercise for shoulder horizontal adduction with elbow stabilization.

Decline Bench Press

Exercise for shoulder horizontal adduction and elbow extension on an incline.

Incline Bench Press

Exercise for shoulder horizontal adduction and elbow extension on a decline.

Resisted Punch

Exercise for shoulder flexion, elbow extension, and scapular protraction.

Lying Cable Crossover

Exercise for shoulder adduction with elbow stabilization.

Decline Chest Fly

Exercise for shoulder horizontal adduction with elbow stabilization on an incline.

Shoulder Exercises

Rear Deltoid Rows

Exercise for shoulder horizontal abduction and elbow flexion.

Standing Lateral Shoulder Raise

Exercise for shoulder abduction with elbow stabilization.

Seated Shoulder Press

Exercise for shoulder adduction and elbow extension.

Front Shoulder Raise

Exercise for shoulder flexion with elbow stabilization.

Shoulder Extension

Exercise for shoulder extension with elbow stabilization.

Shoulder Shrug

Exercise for scapular elevation targeting upper trapezius.

Scapular Protraction

Exercise for scapular protraction with elbow stabilization.

Scapular Depression

Exercise for scapular depression targeting lower trapezius.

Lying Front Shoulder Raise

Exercise for shoulder flexion with elbow stabilization.

Reverse Fly

Exercise for shoulder horizontal abduction with slight elbow flexion.

Seated Lateral Shoulder Raise

Exercise for shoulder flexion with elbow stabilization.

Scapular Retraction

Exercise for scapular retraction targeting middle trapezius and rhomboids.

Rotator Cuff External Rotation

Exercise for rotator cuff external rotation.

Rotator Cuff Internal Rotation

Exercise for rotator cuff internal rotation.

Stiff Arm Pulldown

Exercise for latissimus dorsi targeting shoulder extension.

Back Exercises

Lying Lat Pulldowns

Exercise for shoulder adduction and elbow flexion.

Low Back Extension

Seated exercise for erector spinae with hip extension.

Wide Pulldowns

Exercise for shoulder adduction and elbow flexion.

Narrow Pulldowns with Hand Grips

Exercise for shoulder extension with elbow flexion.

Seated Lat Rows

Exercise for shoulder extension and elbow flexion.

Reverse Grip Pulldowns

Exercise for latissimus dorsi targeting shoulder extension with reverse grip.

Standing Lat Row

Exercise for latissimus dorsi targeting shoulder extension.

Wide Pulldowns with Grips

Exercise for latissimus dorsi targeting shoulder extension.

Arm Exercises

Triceps Pushdown

Exercise for elbow extension targeting triceps.

French Press

Exercise for elbow extension overhead targeting triceps.

Lying 45° Triceps Extension

Exercise for elbow extension targeting triceps.

Cross Triceps Extension

Exercise for elbow extension targeting triceps.

Standing Biceps Curl

Exercise for elbow flexion (in supination) targeting biceps.

Seated Biceps Curl

Exercise for elbow flexion (in supination) targeting biceps.

Preacher Curl

Exercise for elbow flexion (in supination) targeting biceps.

Reverse Grip Tricep Pushdown

Exercise for elbow extension targeting triceps with reverse grip.

Standing Biceps Curl (with Pulleys)

Exercise for elbow flexion targeting biceps using pulleys.

Tricep Kickback

Exercise for elbow extension targeting triceps.

Lying Biceps Curl

Exercise for elbow flexion (in supination) targeting biceps.

Seated Wrist Extension

Exercise for wrist extension targeting forearm muscles.

Standing Wrist Curl

Exercise for wrist flexion targeting forearm muscles.

Reverse Curl

Exercise for elbow flexion (in pronation) targeting biceps.

Seated Wrist Curl

Exercise for wrist flexion targeting forearm muscles.

Standing Wrist Extension

Exercise for wrist extension targeting forearm muscles.

"Rope" Pushdown

Exercise for elbow extension targeting triceps using a rope attachment.

Resisted Dip

Exercise targeting triceps and anterior deltoid.

Abdominal Exercises

Reverse Crunch

Exercise for spinal flexion targeting rectus abdominus and obliques.

Resisted Reverse Crunch

Exercise for spinal flexion using ankle cuffs.

Seated (Resisted) Abdominal Crunch

Exercise for spinal flexion targeting abs while seated.

Seated (Resisted) Oblique Abdominal Crunch

Exercise for spinal oblique flexion targeting abs while seated.

Ab Crunch

Exercise using the optional Ab Crunch Attachment.

Trunk Rotation

Exercise for rotating the torso targeting abdominal muscles.

Leg Exercises

Leg Extension

Exercise targeting quadriceps using the leg extension seat.

Lying Leg Extension

Exercise targeting quadriceps in a lying position.

Squat

Exercise using the squat attachment for quads, hamstrings, and glutes.

Lunge

Exercise for quads, hamstrings, and glutes using the squat attachment.

Ankle Eversion

Exercise targeting peroneals through ankle eversion.

Ankle Inversion

Exercise targeting tibialis anterior and posterior through ankle inversion.

Standing Hip Extension

Exercise for gluteus maximus involving hip and knee extension.

Standing Hip Abduction

Exercise for gluteus maximus involving hip abduction.

Seated Hip Adduction

Exercise for adductor longus and gluteus medius.

Seated Hip Abduction

Exercise for piriformis and gluteus maximus.

Standing Leg Kickback

Exercise for gluteus maximus involving hip and knee extension.

Seated Calf Press

Exercise for soleus targeting calf muscles.

Dorsi Flexion

Exercise targeting tibialis dorsi through ankle flexion.

Leg Press

Exercise for quadriceps using the leg press belt.

Standing Calf Press

Exercise for soleus targeting calf muscles.

Standing Hip Flexion

Exercise for iliacus, psoas major, and rectus femoris.

Wide Squat

Exercise using the squat attachment for quads, hamstrings, and glutes.

Leg Curl Knee Flexion

Exercise targeting hamstrings and gastrocnemius.

Muscle Chart

The Bowflex Body Leanness Program

Introduction

The Bowflex Body Leanness Program

Details on the program's design for maximal fat loss over six weeks.

A Personal Guarantee From Dr. Ellington Darden

Measurements

Body Weight

Procedure for accurately measuring body weight for tracking progress.

Circumference of Body Parts

Method for measuring body part circumferences to track fat loss and toning.

Skinfold Measurements

Techniques for taking skinfold measurements to determine body fat percentage.

Using Calipers When Measuring Skinfolds

Procedure for using calipers to accurately measure skinfold thickness.

Optional Picture Taking

Guidelines for taking comparison photos to visually track progress.

Determining Your Body Fat

To Use The Nomogram

Step-by-step guide for using the body fat nomogram.

Calculating Lean Body Mass

Enter Your Information Here: (Pounds or Kilograms)

Fields to input personal data for lean body mass calculation.

Use the Same Factors to Calculate After Six Weeks.

Instructions to recalculate measurements after the program concludes.

Final Results

Section to record and compare final results like fat lost and lean mass gained.

Your Results Summary Sheet

The Workouts

GUIDELINES Week 1&2

Workout plan for the first two weeks with specific sets and reps.

GUIDELINES Week 3&4

Workout plan for weeks three and four with adjusted guidelines.

GUIDELINES Week 5&6

Workout plan for weeks five and six with final program adjustments.

Eating Guidelines

Follow a Carbohydrate-Rich, Descending-Calorie Eating Plan:

Guidance on macronutrient ratios and calorie reduction strategy.

Keep Menus Simple and Food Substitutions to a Minimum:

Tips for simplifying meal choices and adhering to the diet plan.

Avoid Too Much Stress:

Advice on managing stress to support fat loss and muscle recovery.

Superhydrate Your System

The Eating Plan

The Eating Plan – US Measurements

The Eating Plan – Metric Measurements*

Shopping List

Q & A

Warranty Information

6-Week Satisfaction Guarantee

Information on returning the product for a refund within six weeks.

How Long Does Warranty Coverage Last?

Duration of warranty coverage for the machine and Power Rods.

What Does This Warranty Cover?

Scope of defects covered by the material and workmanship warranty.

What Nautilus Will Do

Nautilus's commitment to repair, replace, or refund defective products.

Service Support

Contact information and procedures for obtaining warranty service.

How State Law Applies

Information on how state laws affect warranty rights.

Exercise Log

Bowflex Ultimate 2 Warranty Registration Card

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