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Bowflex ULTIMATE User Manual

Bowflex ULTIMATE
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Owner_ Manual
Written By: Tom Purvis RPT, RTS
Registered Physical Therapist
and founder of the Resistance Training Specialist Program
Dr. Ellington Darden's
Six Week Fast Fat Loss -- Body Leanness Program
BOIM:LEX
FITNESS

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Bowflex ULTIMATE Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBowflex
ModelULTIMATE
CategoryFitness Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting To Know Your Machine

Using Your Machine

Power Rods and Resistance

Explanation of Bowflex Power Rods, their composition, weight ratings, and safety.

Machine Components and Attachments

Details on the workout bench, pulley systems, lat tower, and other attachments.

Accessory Usage

Instructions for using hand grips and the leg press belt.

Machine Operation and Care

Guidelines for folding, moving, maintaining, and caring for the Bowflex.

Bowflex Attachment Guide

Attachment Setup and Safety

Details and safety instructions for leg extension, lat pulldown, pulley system, and squat station attachments.

General Safety Instructions

Defining Your Fitness Goals

Fitness Components Overview

Explanation of key fitness components like strength, endurance, power, and body composition.

Strategies for Reaching Goals

Designing a Personal Program

Guidelines for creating a personalized fitness program based on goals and lifestyle.

Key Training Variables

Explanation of frequency, intensity, volume, and rest intervals.

Exercising Properly

Workout Mindset and Execution

Guidance on workout mindset, warming up, breathing, and cool down procedures.

Workout Programs Overview

Conditioning and General Fitness Programs

20 Min Better Body, Advanced Conditioning, and Upper/Lower Body programs.

Specialized Training Programs

Body Building, Circuit Training, and Strength Training programs.

Chest Exercises Guide

Standard Chest Presses and Flyes

Techniques for Bench Press, Chest Fly, Incline, Flat Barbell, and Decline Bench Press.

Specialized Chest Movements

Instructions for Resisted Punch and Lying Cable Crossover exercises.

Shoulder Exercises Guide

Shoulder Press and Raise Variations

Techniques for Seated Shoulder Press, Front Shoulder Press, and Lateral Raises.

Rear Deltoid and Scapular Exercises

Instructions for Rear Deltoid Rows, Scapular Protraction, and Depression.

Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Extension

Techniques for Rotator Cuff exercises and Shoulder Extension.

Military Press

How to perform the Military Press exercise.

Back Exercises Guide

Pulldown and Row Variations

Techniques for Wide Pulldowns, Narrow Pulldowns, Lying Lat Pulldowns, and Seated Lat Rows.

Specialized Back Movements

Instructions for Lying Shoulder Pullover, Low Back Extension, and Lying Lat Fly.

Pulldowns and Rows with Grip Variations

Techniques for Reverse Grip Pulldowns, Scapular Retraction, and Stiff-Arm Pulldown.

Barbell Bent Over Row

How to perform the Barbell Bent Over Row.

Arm Exercises Guide

Triceps Isolation Exercises

Techniques for French Press, Triceps Extensions, Pushdowns, Kickbacks, and Cross Extensions.

Biceps and Forearm Exercises

Instructions for Biceps Curls, Wrist Extensions, and Wrist Curls.

Grip and Curl Variations

Techniques for Lying Biceps Curl, Reverse Grip Curls, and Barbell Curls.

Abdominal Exercises Guide

Core Crunch Variations

Techniques for Seated Abdominal Crunch, Seated Oblique Crunch, Reverse Crunch, and Resisted Reverse Crunch.

Trunk Rotation and Abdominal Crunch

Instructions for Trunk Rotation and basic Abdominal Crunch.

Leg Exercises Guide

Quadriceps and Hamstring Isolation

Techniques for Leg Extension and Leg Curl exercises for quads and hamstrings.

Compound Lower Body Movements

Instructions for Squat, Leg Press, and Deadlift for overall lower body strength.

Glute, Hip, and Calf Exercises

Techniques for Hip Extensions, Hip Flexions, Abductions, Adductions, Calf Raises, and Kickbacks.

Ankle and Deadlift Variations

Instructions for Ankle Inversion/Eversion and Stiff-Leg Deadlifts.

Bowflex Body Leanness Program

Program Introduction and Warnings

Program Warnings and Precautions

Consult physician, identify contraindications, and read manual before starting.

Dr. Ellington Darden's Guarantee

Measuring Your Progress

Weight and Circumference Measurements

How to record body weight and body part circumferences.

Skinfold Measurements and Body Fat

Guide to taking skinfold measurements and using calipers.

Progress Photography Guidelines

Tips for taking before-and-after progress photos consistently.

Determining Your Body Fat Percentage

Using the Body Fat Nomogram

Step-by-step guide on using the nomogram to calculate body fat percentage.

Calculating Lean Body Mass

Your Results Summary

Program Workout Guidelines

Weeks 1&2 Workout Guidelines

Perform one set of 8-12 reps, 4 sec lift/4 sec lower, min rest.

Weeks 3&4 Workout Guidelines

Perform one set of 8-12 reps, 4 sec lift/4 sec lower, min rest.

Weeks 5&6 Workout Guidelines

Perform one set of 8-12 reps, 4 sec lift/4 sec lower, min rest.

Eating Guidelines for Fat Loss

Carbohydrate-Rich, Descending-Calorie Plan

Details on the 60:20:20 ratio of carbs, protein, and fats for maximum fat loss.

Simple Menus and Food Substitutions

Advice on keeping meals simple and minimizing food substitutions.

Stress Management for Fat Loss

Tips on managing stress to avoid preserving fat stores.

Superhydration Plan

Detailed Eating Plan

Shopping List for Program

Frequently Asked Questions

Diet and Hydration Questions

Answers regarding headaches, food substitutions, water intake, and diet advice.

Exercise and Program Questions

Answers on breathing, discipline, aerobic dancing, and program continuation.

Maintenance and Routine Advice

Guidance on maintaining weight, diet, and exercise routines, including sample routines.

Exercise Log Template

Muscle Anatomy Chart

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