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BOWFLEX_
PRIO00HomeGym
I__[_ Owner's Manual_
Nautilus® Bowflex® Schwinn Fitness
001-7275-061308A
®
StairMaster ® Universal® Nautilus Institute®
a brand of _NAUTILUS_)
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Table of Contents
Specifications ..........................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions ................................................3
Safety Warning Labels and Serial Number ..................4
Features and Use.....................................................................6
How Often Should You Exercise .....................................6
Whatto Wear ....................................................................6
Stretching ..........................................................................6
Power Rod@ Resistance .................................................8
Adjusting and Understanding the Resistance .............8
Connecting the Power Rod@ Unit to the Cables .........8
Safety ..................................................................................8
When You Are Not Using Your Home Gym ...................8
The Workout Bench .........................................................9
Maintenance and Care of Your Gym .............................9
Storing Your Home Gym.................................................10
Accessories and Equipment .........................................11
Workouts .................................................................................12
Define Your Goals ...........................................................12
Design Your Program .....................................................13
Twenty Minute Better Body Workout ..........................14
Advanced General Conditioning ..................................14
Twenty Minute Upper/Lower Body ..............................15
Body Building ..................................................................16
Circuit Training - Anaerobic/Cardiovascular .............17
True Aerobic Circuit Training ........................................18
Stength Training ..............................................................19
Exercises .................................................................................20
Bench Press ....................................................................20
Decline Bench Press .....................................................20
Incline Bench Press .......................................................21
Seated Shoulder Press ..................................................21
Front Shoulder Raise......................................................22
Crossover Seated Rear Deltiod Rows .........................22
Scapular Retraction .......................................................23
Narrow Pulldowns ..........................................................23
Stiff Arm Pulldowns ........................................................24
Seated Lat Rows .............................................................24
Reverse Grip Pulldown ..................................................25
Seated Low Back Extension .........................................25
Triceps Pushdown ..........................................................26
Lying Triceps Extension .................................................26
Standing Biceps Curl .....................................................27
Standing Wrist Curl ........................................................27
Seated (Resisted) Abdominal Crunch .........................28
Trunk Rotation .................................................................28
Leg Extension ..................................................................29
Calf Raise .........................................................................29
Seated Hip Adduction ....................................................30
Seated Hip Abduction ....................................................30
Standing Leg Kickback ..................................................31
Leg Press .........................................................................31
Contacts...................................................................................33
Specifications
Physical Dimensions
Length (not in use) .......................................36" (92cm)
Length (maximum in use)..........................98" (249cm)
Width (in use and not in use) .....................32" (82cm)
Height ...........................................................82" (209cm)
Weight ..................................................131 Ibs. (59.5kg)
Patent Information: This product may be covered by US and Foreign Patents and Patents Pending. See Product for more
information.
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Box Weight ...........................................145Ibs. (65.8kg)
Box Dimensions .................................54"1x 33"w x 8"h
(137cm x 84cm x 21cm)
Capacities
Maximum Weight Capacity ................300 Ibs. (136kg)
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Important Safety Instructions
This icon means a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Before using this equipment, obey the following warnings
Read and understand the complete Owner's Manual.
Read and understand all Warnings on this machine.
• Keep children away from this machine. Monitor them closely when near the machine. Parts that move and
appear dangerous to adults can appear safe to children.
• Consult a physician before you start an exercise program. Stop exercising if you feel pain or tightness in your
chest, become short of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you use the machine again.
• Examine this machine for loose parts or signs of wear. Monitor all cables and belts and their connections.
Contact Nautilus Customer Service for repair information.
• Maximum user weight limit: 300 lb. (136 kg). Do not use if you are over this weight.
• This machine is for home use only.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. This machine contains moving parts.
• Set up and operate this machine on a solid, level, horizontal surface.
• Keep at least 36" (0.9m) on each side of the machine clear. This is the recommended safe distance for access
and passage around and emergency dismounts from the machine. Keep third parties out of this space when
machine is in use.
• Do not over exert yourself during exercise. Operate the machine in the manner described in this manual.
• Do not use Dumbbells or other weight equipment to incrementally increase the weight resistance. Use onlythe
weight resistance that came with your gym.
• Correctly engage the Selector Hook to the Rod End.
• Set up and operate this machine on a solid, level, horizontal surface. Correctly adjust and safely engage all
Positional Adjustment Devices. Make sure that the Adjustment Devices do not hit the user.
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Important Safety Instructions
SafetyWarning Labels and Serial Number
Locate and read all safety warnings before operation. Replace any warning label if it is damaged, illegible, or missing. For
replacement labels, call a Nautilus ®Representative. Refer to the Contacts page at the back of this manual.
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CAUTION
MISE EN 6ARBE
VORSlCHT
PRECAUClON
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Before each use check all snap hooks, cables and pulleys for wear and proper function.
Tighten all fasteners as necessary.
Avant chaque utilisation, v_rifiez le fonctionnement de tousles mousquetons, c_bles et
poulies. Serrez bien toutes les fixations au besoin.
Oberpr_fen Sie alle Karabinerhaken, Kabel und Rollen vor jeder Benutzung auf Abnutzung-
serscheinungen und Fehlfunktionen. Ziehen Sie alle Befestigungselemente ordnungsgem_l_
an.
Antes de cada uso, revise todos los cierres a presi6n, cables y poleas para asegurarse de
que no est_n desgastados y que funcionan correctamente. Apriete todos los sujetadores
segOn sea necesario.
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
WARNUNG
AVERTISSEMENT
ADVERTENCIA
3* WARNING
4* CAUTION
MISE EN GARDE
VORSlCHT
PRECAUCION
5 NOTICE
6 CAUTION
7* NOTICE
8* Serial Number
* decal is located on back
The Maximum User Weight for this machine is 300 pounds (136 KG).This machine is for
Home use only.
Das Maximale Belastungsgewicht fiJr diese Maschine betr_gt 136kg. Dieses Ger_t ist nur
fi_r die nutzung im Heimbereich fregegeben.
Le poids maximum de I'utilisateur pour cette machine est de 136 kg (300 liveres). Cet _quipe-
ment est destin_ _ un usage priv_ uniquement.
El peso m_ximo para el usario de esta M_quina es de 136 kg (300libras). Este equipamiento
s61ose puede utilizar en el hogar.
* Misuse or abuse of this equipment may lead to serious injury.
* Keep children away and supervise teenagers using equipment.
* Obtain, read and understand the owner's manual provided with this fitness equipment prior
to use.
* Replace this or any other warning label if damaged, illegible or missing.
At all times, stay out of the paths of moving rods.
Restez toujours _ I'_cart des tiges mobiles.
Halten Sie stets Abstand zu beweglichen Stangen.
En todo momento, mant_ngase alejado del trayecto de las barras movibles.
Knob must be fully engaged.
Le bouton doit _tre compl_tement enfonc&
Der Knopf muss vollst_ndig eingerastet sein.
La perilla debe estar completamente insertada.
Pictograph - 13onot place hand here.
Engineered in the USA, Made in China
Record serial number on Contacts page at end of this manual.
of Lat Tower.
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Features and Use
Consult your physician before starting any exercise program.
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If you have not exercised recently, are pregnant, have a heart condition, or any physical limitation, consult with your
physician before you use your machine. If you experience tightness in your chest, an irregular heartbeat, shortness
of breath, feel faint, lightheaded or dizzy, or have any pain, STOP and consult your physician immediately.
How Often Should You Exercise
• 3times a week for 20 minutes each day.
• Schedule workouts in advance. Try to work out even when you do not want to.
What to Wear
Wear rubber-soled athletic shoes. You will need the appropriate clothes for exercise that allow you to move freely.
Stretching
Stretch before starting your exercise session. Warm muscles respond better to exercises.
• Achilles Tendon and Calf-With both hands against awall, place one foot behind you. Lean in toward the wall while
keeping the rear leg straight and your heel on the ground. Repeat for the other leg.
• Quadriceps- Put your left hand on a wall or table for balance. Reach you right hand behind your back and grasp your right
ankle, pull it gently toward your buttocks until you feel tension along the front of your thigh. Repeat on the other side.
• Hamstring -Stand on one leg and prop the other leg parallel to the ground on a stable cabinet or table top. Slide both
hands toward the propped-up ankle as far as is comfortable. Repeat on other side.
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Features and Use
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A TopCrossBar
B TopCrossBar Pully
C LegAttachment
D ChestPullyCross Bar
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F RodBox
6 Power Rod® Unit
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Power Rod® Resistance
Power Rod@ units are made from a special composite material.
The rods are sheathed with a protective black rubber coating.
Each rod is marked with its weight rating on the "Rod Cap".
Adjusting and Understanding the Resistance
The Bowflex® PR1000 home gym comes with 210 Ibs. (95kg) of
resistance [one pair of 5 lb. (2.25kg) rods, two pair of 10 lb. (4.5kg)
rods, one pair of 30 lb. (13.5kg) rods, and one pair of 50 lb. (22.5kg)
rods].
Connecting the Power Rod® Unit to the Cables
You may use one rod or several rods in combination, to create
your desired resistance level.
To hook multiple rods up to one cable, bend the closest rod
toward the cable and place the cable hook through that rod cap.
You can then hook up the next closest rod through the same
cable hook.
Hooking up the closest rod first prevents rods from crossing over
the top of one another.
Safety
When connecting the Power Rod® unit to the cable
hooks and disconnecting them, do not stand so that you
are looking directly over the top of the rods. Stand off to
the side, so that if a rod is accidentally released, you will
not be struck.
When You Are Not Using Your Home Gym
Disconnect the cables from the Power Rod® unit when your are
not using your home gym. Use the rod binding strap included with
your machine to bind all the rods together atthe top. You can also
place your cables and grips through the strap to keep them out of
the way. Leaving the rods and cables under tension could cause
injury if a rod were inadvertantly released.
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Features and Use
The Workout Bench
Your Bowflex® home gym has a number of seat and bench positions: Flat bench
forward, Flat bench back, 45° incline and free-sliding seat extension. To adjust
the seat, pull out the Seat Rail Knob, then slide the seat to one of the three
locking holes on the Seat Rail. Release the Seat Rail Knob to secure the seat.
Removing the Bench
The Bench easily attaches and releases from the Seat. To attach the Bench,
insertthe half hinge on the end of the Bench into the half hinge on the seat. To
remove the Bench, lift up on the long portion of the seat and pull it away from
seat rail.
Flat Bench
The Flat bench position is used for most of the exercises. You may lock the bench into a Back (closest to Power Rod® unit)
or Forward (furthest from Power Rod® unit) position to accommodate height/reach needs.
45 ° Incline Bench
Start with a flat bench, following the above instructions to release and move the seat and bench. Lift the bench
while you slide the seat toward the Power Rod® unit until the bench back rests against the Lat Tower.
Free-Sliding Seat
Remove the Bench, pull out the Seat Rail Knob, twist it a half turn and release it to put the Seat in a "free sliding" position
for Calf Raise or Leg Press exercises.
Maintenance and Care ofYour Bowflex® Home Gym
Inspect your machine for any worn or loose components prior to use. Tighten or replace any worn or loose components
prior to use. Pay close attention to cables, or belts and their connections.
Clean the bench with anon-abrasive household cleaner after each use. Do not use automotive cleaner, which can make
the bench too "slick".
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Review all warning notices. The safety and integrity designed into a machine can only be maintained when the equipment
is regularly examined for damage and repaired. It is the sole responsibility of the owner to ensure that regular maintenance
is performed. Worn or damaged components should be replaced immediately or the equipment removed from service until
the repair is made. 0nly manufacturer supplied components should be used to maintain/repair the equipment.
If you have any questions regarding your Bowflex® home gym, please call the Nautilus® Customer Service Department at
1-800-NAUTI LUS (1-800-628-8458).
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Storing Your Home Gym
1. Lock the Seat and Bench into the flat position.
2. Remove all Power Rod@ resistance and then bind the Power Rod@
unit with the rod binding strap.
3. Remove the Seat Rail Knob from the seat rail.
4. Tilt the bench toward the Power Rod@ unit.
5. Secure the bench by inserting the Seat Rail Knob into the hole in the
side of the Seat Rail Bracket.
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Failure to secure the seat rail locking mechanism into the
seat rail may cause injury.
Do not stand on the base below the Seat Rail when you raise or
lower it. This may cause injury.
Always use both hands to lift and lower the Seat Rail. Bend
at the knees when lifting or setting down the Seat Rail. Failure
to use proper lifting techniques may cause injury.
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Accessories and Equipment
Handgrips
After fitting the handgripsfirmly to your hand, ankle, or wrist, attach the pulley
cable clips to the D-rings on the handgrips to attach them to the cables.
Standard Grip: Grasp the grip and cuff together to form a grip without inserting
your hand through the cuff portion. Most of the exercises you perform utilize
this grip. The Standard Grip also is used for Hammer Gripexercises, when you
need to holdthe handgrip vertically for greater wrist support.
Hand Cuff Grip: Slip your hand through the cuff portion of the grip so that the
foam pad rests on the backofyour hand. Then grasp the remainder of the grip
that is sitting in your palm. This method of gripping is great for exercises like
front shoulder raises or any exercise where your palm is facing down.
Foot Grip: Slip your foot through the cuff of the handle and slide the foam grip
against the top of your foot.
Leg Press Belt
Wear the Leg Press Belt around your lower arch of spine and attach the
D-rings to cable clips. Belt must remain in slight tension to not fall from arch
during exercise.
Additional Accessories
For additional accessories for your home gym, contact Nautilus at
1-800-NAUTILUS (1-800-628-8458) or www.bowflex.com.
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Workouts
Define Your Goals
It is important to define your goals before you begin your workout routine. The following fitness guidelines will help you
define your goals and choose your fitness program.
Muscle Strength is the maximum force that you
can exert against resistance at one time. Your muscle
strength comes into play when you pick up a heavy bag
of groceries or lift a small child. It is developed when a
localized muscle is worked both positively (concentric)
and negatively (eccentric) at a resistance--great
enough so you can perform only five to eight repetitions
of the exercise before the muscle fails. Each set of
repetitions is followed by a rest interval that typically
runs three times longer than the set. Later, between
exercise sessions, the muscle overcompensates for the
stress and usually increases in both strength and size.
Muscle Endurance is the abilityto perform repeated
contractions. It comes into play when you cross-country
ski or work on your feet all day. Endurance training
addresses the slow twitch, endurance muscle fibers,
which depend on oxygen for energy. To develop muscle
endurance, use low resistance and high repetitions
about 15-20 repetitions in each set, three sets to each
exercise, working the muscle only to fatigue.
Muscle Power is the combination of strength and
speed of the muscular contraction. This is often
misinterpreted as; a) being directly associated with
certain skill or sport and/or; b) meaning that you must
move fast. Load is actually a more important factor than
speed when attempting to improve power. When training
to achieve muscular power, pick a resistance that
fatigues you in the 3-5 repetition range. When performing
these reps, it is more important to think of contracting
the muscles faster rather than attempting to move
faster. Performing sport simulation exercises usually
results in a deterioration of the motor pattern or skill.
The biomechanically sound method of improving power
in your sport is to train for power using the correct joint
movements, as described in this manual. Then practice
the skill associated with your sport, learning to applythis
newly achieved power.
exercise, either at different times or together, will create
the greatest changes in body fat weight. Balanced
Strength and alignment are the result of equal strength
developed in all parts of the body. It comes into play in
your standing and sitting posture, and in your ability to
perform just about any activity safely and effectively. An
over-development of the back will round the shoulders;
weak or stretched abdominals can cause lower back
pain. You want a balance of muscle strength in front
and back. In addition, you need a balance of strength
between your middle, lower, and upper body.
Flexibility is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles
to move the joint through a full range of motion. Flexibility
comes into play when you execute an overhand serve or
stretch for the top shelf in the kitchen. It is a cooperative
movement of opposite muscle groups. When a muscle
contracts, its opposite muscle group must relax for the
action to occur. Increased flexibility means an increased
range of motion, made possibly by this simultaneous
contracting and relaxing. Good flexibility is important
in protecting the body from injury and can be achieved
through the balanced strength training programs that are
included in this manual.
Cardiovascular Endurance is the ability of the heart
and lungs to supply oxygen and nutrients to exercising
muscles over an extended period of time. It comes into
play when you jog a mile or ride a bike. It is a critical
component of overall fitness and health.
Body Composition is the ratio of fat weight (fat) to
lean weight (muscles, bones and tissue). As you age, the
ratio shifts. The fat weight increases and the lean weight
decreases. Training for muscle strength will generally
increase muscle size and aerobic conditioning will
help burn extra calories. Performing these two forms of
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Design Your Own Program
You may want to design your own personal program specifically geared to your goals and lifestyle. Designing a program is
easy by following the guidelines below.
Understand fitness and its components
Improperly designed programs can be dangerous.
Take some time to review this manual as well as other
fitness guides.
Know your current fitness level
Before you start any fitness program you should
consult a physician who will help you determine your
current abilities.
Identify your goals
Goals are critical to choosing and designing an exercise
program that fits and enhances your lifestyle, but so is
strategy. It's important not to rush the process and try to
accomplish too much too soon. That will lead to setbacks
and discouragement. Instead, set a series of smaller
achievable goals.
Select complementary exercises
Be sure to pair exercises that address compound joint
movements and single joint movements. In addition, select
exercises that address complementary muscle groups.
Put first things first
During each session, first work muscle groups that need
the most training.
Remember your cardiovascular component
Any fitness program must contain a cardiovascular
fitness componentto be complete. So complement
your resistance training with aerobic exercise such as
walking, running, or bicycling.
Training variables
When designing your own program there are several
variables that, when mixed properly, will equal the right
fitness formula for you. In order to find out the best
formula, you must experiment with several combinations
of variables.
The variables are as follows
Training Frequency: The number of times you train
per week. We recommend daily activity but not daily
training of the same muscle group.
Training Intensity: The amount of resistance used
during your repetition.
Training Volume: The number of repetitions and sets
performed.
• Rest Intervals: The time you rest between sets and
the time you rest between workouts.
Once you've established a base of fitness,
follow these basic principles
Isolate Muscle Groups: Focus work on specific
muscle groups.
Progressive Loading:The gradual systematic
increase of repetitions, resistance and exercise
period.
Working Out
A good pre-workout mental routine is to sit and relax, so
that you can focus on what you are about to do and think
about achieving your end goal.
Warming Up
We recommend that you warm up by doing light stretching
and performing light exercises on the Bowflex ®home gym.
Cooling Down
An essential part of the exercise routine is the cool down.
Gradually reduce the level of exercise intensity so that
blood does not accumulate in one muscle group, but
continues to circulate at a decreasing rate. Remember to
gradually move yourself into a relaxed state.
Breathing
Breathing in or out during the actual performance is
not dependent upon the direction of air flow relative to
exertion. It is, in fact, a mechanical process that changes
the position of your spine as your rib cage moves. Here
are some tips for breathing:
1. Be cautious when you are concentrating or exerting
effort. This is when you will probably hold your breath.
Do not hold your breath. Do not exaggerate breathing.
Depth of inhalation and exhalation should be natural
for the situation.
2.Allow breathing to occur naturally, do not force it.
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Workouts
Frequency: 3 days per week (M-W-F)
Time: 20 minutes
Start by performing one set of each exercise. Warm up with a light resistance that you can perform easily for 5-10
reps without fatigue. Focus on practicing and learning your technique before increasing the resistance. Then move
to a more challenging resistance that you can perform no less than 10 reps and no more than 15 reps. As you become
stronger, you can advance to two sets for each exercise. Complete all sets of each exercise before moving on to the
next one. Rest 30 to 45 seconds between sets. Move slowly on each rep. Use a pace that would allow you to stop the
movement instantly at any point in the rep. Count three seconds up and three seconds down and work to fatigue during
each set.
Body Part
Chest
Back
Shoulders
Arms
Legs
Trunk
Frequency: 3 days per week (M-W-F)
Time: 20 minutes
When you are proficient in performing the exercise techniques of the above workout and are no longer realizing
results, or have become just plain bored, it is time to change your program. You can increase your training with
this "split system" routine that works opposing muscle groups on different days. To do this, you will increase your
resistance when you can perform 12reps perfectly, and you will increase your volume by performing more sets and
more exercises. Move slowly on each rep. Use a pace that would allow you to stop the movement instantly at any point
in the rep. Count three seconds up and three seconds down and work to fatigue during each set.
Exercise
Bench Press
Seated Lat Rows
Crossover Rear Belt Rows
Standing Biceps Curl
Triceps Pushdown
Seated Calf Raise
Leg Press
Standing Low Back Extension
Seated Abdominal Crunch
Sets
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
Reps
10-15
10-15
10-15
10-15
10-15
10-15
10-15
10-15
10-15
Days 1 & 3
Body Part
Chest
Shoulders
Arms
Legs
Exercise
Bench Press
Seated Shoulder Press
Triceps Pushdown
Standing Biceps Curl
Leg Extension
Seated Calf Raise
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1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
Reps
10-12
10-12
10-12
10-12
10-12
10-12
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Days 2 & 4
Body Part
Back
Shoulders
Arms
Trunk
Frequency: 4 days per week (M-T-Th-F)
Time: 20 minutes
This program provides a quick and effective workout that combines muscle conditioning with some cardiovascular
benefits. Perform this routine when you are limited in time or just want a variation to your normal routine. Perform this
program training 2 days, resting 1 to 2. Perform all exercises to near failure, stopping at the point that your technique
starts to deteriorate. Rest only 20-30 seconds between sets. As you get stronger, increase the number of sets you
perform. Move slowly on each rep. Use a pace that would allow you to stop the movement instantly at any point in the
rep. Count three seconds up and three seconds down.
Exercise
Seated Lat Rows
Seated Lat Pulldowns
Crossover Rear Belt Row
Standing Biceps Curl
Triceps Pushdown
Standing Low Back Extension
Seated Abdominal Crunch
Sets
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
Reps
10-12
10-12
10-12
10-12
10-12
10-12
10-12
Days 1& 3
Days 2& 4
Body Part
Chest
Back
Shoulders
Arms
Body Part
Legs
Trunk
Exercise
Bench Press
Seated Lat Rows
Crossover Rear Belt Rows
Standing Biceps Curl
Triceps Extension
Exercise
Leg Extension
Leg Press
Standing Leg Kick Back
Standing Hip Abduction
Standing Low Back Extension
Seated Abdominal Crunch
Sets
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
Sets
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
Reps
12-15
12-15
12-15
12-15
12-15
Reps
12-15
12-15
12-15
12-15
10-12
10-12
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Frequency: 3 days on, 1 day off (Day 6)
Time: 45-60 minutes
Body building requires focused concentration and dedication to training, as well as proper eating habits. Work each
muscle group to fatigue before moving on to the next exercise. Do not neglect any muscle group. If needed, include
an aerobic activity to increase your caloric expenditure and help to reduce your body fat levels to achieve a defined
muscular look. Rest 30-60 seconds between each set and exercise. Focus on proper form. Tighten the muscle before
you move, squeeze the muscle as you move, cramp the muscle atthe point of full contraction, and resist the movement
as you lower the weight. Move slowly on each rep. Use a pace that would allow you to stop the movement instantly at
any point in the rep. Count three seconds up and three seconds down and work to fatigue during each set.
Days 1& 3
Body Part
Chest
Shoulders
Days 2& 4 Body Part
Back
Arms
Exercise
Bench Press
Chest Fly
Seated Shoulder Press
Crossover Rear Belt Row
Lateral Shoulder Raise
Shoulder Shrug
Exercise
Seated Lat Row
Seated Lat Pulldowns
Standing Biceps Curl
Reverse Curl
Triceps Pushdown
Triceps Extension
Sets
2-4
2-4
2-4
2-4
2-4
2-4
Sets
2-4
2-4
2-4
2-4
2-4
2-4
Reps
8-12
8-12
8-12
8-12
8-12
8-12
Reps
8-12
8-12
8-12
8-12
8-12
8-12
Days 5& 7
Body Part
Legs
Trunk
Exercise
Leg Press
Leg Extension
Standing Leg Kick Back
Hip Abduction
Standing Low Back Extension
Seated Abdominal Crunch
Trunk Rotation
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2-4
2-4
2-4
2-4
2-4
2-4
2-4
Reps
8-12
8-12
8-12
8-12
8-12
8-12
8-12
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Frequency: 3 days on, 1 day off (Day 6)
Time: 20-45 minutes
Circuit training is a great way to achieve the benefits of strength training and cardiovascular training in one quick,
challenging routine. The idea is to move quickly from exercise to exercise, taking only as much rest between sets as
it takes to set up the next exercise (less than 20 seconds). One circuit equals one set of each exercise. Initially, start
with completing one round of Circuit 1.Then add an additional round of the same circuit. Once you reach three rounds
of Circuit 1,add one round of Circuit 2. Add additional rounds of Circuit 2 as your fitness level increases. Repeat the
process with Circuit 3. Do not let your heart rate exceed 220, minus your resting heart rate. Perform each rep of each
exercise slowly. Count three seconds up and three seconds down.
Days 1& 3 Body Part Exercise Reps
Chest Bench Press 8-12
Legs Leg Press 8-12
Back Seated Lat Row 8-12
Legs Calf Raise 8-12
Trunk Seated Abdominal Crunch 8-12
Days 2& 4
Days 5& 7
Body Part Exercise Reps
Shoulders Seated Shoulder Press 8-12
Legs Leg Extension 8-12
Back Seated Lat Pulldowns 8-12
Trunk Standing Low Back Extension 8-12
Arms Standing Biceps Curl 8-12
Body Part Exercise Beps
Shoulders Crossover Rear Belt Rows 8-12
Arms Triceps Pushdown 8-12
Legs Calf Raise 8-12
Trunk Trunk Rotation 8-12
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Workouts
Frequency: 2-3 times per week
Time: 20-60 minutes
Circuit training is a great way to achieve the benefits of strength training and cardiovascular training in one quick,
challenging routine. By returning to an aerobic exercise between each set you are increasing your aerobic capacity,
endurance and burning fat as energy. The idea is to move quickly from exercise to exercise, taking only as much
rest between sets as it takes to set up the next exercise (less than 20 seconds). One circuit equals one set of each
exercise. Initially, start with completing one round of Circuit 1.Then add an additional round of the same circuit. Once
you reach three rounds of Circuit 1, add one round of Circuit 2. Add additional rounds of Circuit 2 as your fitness level
increases. Do not let your heart rate exceed 220minus your resting heart rate. Perform each rep of each exercise
slowly and with perfect technique. Count three seconds up and three seconds down.
Any type of aerobic exercise can be used for this routine. Some examples are:jumping jacks, jogging in place, or stair climbing.
Circuit 1
Circuit 2
Body Part Exercise Reps
Chest Bench Press 8-12
Aerobic Exercise 30-60 Seconds
Legs Leg Press 8-12
Aerobic Exercise 30-60 Seconds
Back Seated Lat Rows 8-12
Aerobic Exercise 30-60 Seconds
Legs Calf Raise 8-12
Aerobic Exercise 30-60 Seconds
Trunk Seated Abdominal Crunch 8-12
Aerobic Excercise 30-60 Seconds
Body Part Exercise Reps
Shoulders Seated Shoulder Press 8-12
Aerobic Exercise 30-60 Seconds
Legs Leg Extension 8-12
Aerobic Exercise 30-60 Seconds
Back Seated Lat Pulldowns 8-12
Aerobic Exercise 30-60 Seconds
Trunk Standing Low Back Extension 8-12
Aerobic Exercise 30-60 Seconds
Arms Standing Biceps Curl 8-12
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Workouts
Frequency: 3 days per week (M-W-F)
Time: 45-60 minutes
This program is designed to emphasize overall strength development. This is an advanced routine to be used only after
you have progressed from the advanced general conditioning routine and only after you have perfected your exercise
techniques. Work each set to near exhaustion. If you can perform more than 5 to 8 reps, you should increase your
resistance 5 Ibs and decrease your reps to 5. Rest 60-120 seconds between each set and exercise. Focus on proper
form. Tighten the muscle before you move, squeeze the muscle as you move, cramp the muscle atthe point of full
contraction, and resist the movement as you lower the weight. Move slowly on each rep. Use a pace that would allow
you to stop the movement instantly at any point in the rep. Count two seconds up and four seconds down and work to
fatigue during each set.
Day1
Body Part
Chest
Shoulders
Day2 Body Part
Back
Arms
Day3
Body Part
Legs
Trunk
Exercise
Bench Press
Decline Press
Seated Shoulder Press
Crossover Rear Belt Row
Front Shoulder Raise
Exercise
Seated Lat Row
Seated Lat Pulldowns
Standing Biceps Curl
Wrist Curl
Triceps Pushdown
Triceps Extension
Exercise
Leg Press
Leg Extension
Standing Leg Kickback
Calf Raise
Standing Low Back Extension
Seated Abdominal Crunch
Sets
2-4
2-4
2-4
2-4
2-4
Sets
2-4
2-4
2-4
2-4
2-4
2-4
Sets
2-4
2-4
2-4
2-4
2-4
2-4
Reps
5-8
5-8
5-8
5-8
5-8
Reps
5-8
5-8
5-8
5-8
5-8
5-8
Reps
5-8
5-8
5-8
5-8
5-8
5-8
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Exercises
Chest Exercises
Muscles Worked
Pectoralis Major, Deltoids, Triceps
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust the bench to a 45° incline.
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod@ resistance rods.
SuccessTips
• Maintain a 90° angle between your upper arms and
your torso throughout the motion.
• Keep your chest muscles tight.
• Limit and control your range of motion.
• Keep your knees bent, feet flat on the floor, head
back against the bench.
• Keep your shoulder blades pinched together and
maintain good spinal alignment.
Muscles Worked
Pectoralis Major, Deltoids, Triceps
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust the bench to a 45° incline.
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod@ resistance rods.
SuccessTips
• Maintain a 90° angle between your upper arms and
torso at the start of the motion, and slightly less than
90° at the finish.
• Keep your knees bent, feet flat on the floor, head
back against the bench.
• Do not let your elbows travel behind your shoulders.
• Keep your shoulder blades pinched together and
maintain good spinal alignment.
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Exercises
Chest Exercises
Muscles Worked
Pectoralis Major, Deltoids, Triceps
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust the bench to a 45° incline.
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod® resistance rods.
SuccessTips
• Maintain a 90° angle between your upper arms and
torso at the start of the motion, and slightly less than
90° at the finish.
• Keep your knees bent, feet flat on the floor, head
back against the bench.
• Do not let your elbows travel behind your shoulders.
• Keep your shoulder blades pinched together and
maintain good spinal alignment.
Shoulder Exercises
Muscles Worked
Front Deltoids, Upper Trapezius, Triceps
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust to Flat Bench Back position
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod® resistance rods
SuccessTips
• Keep your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
• Do not increase the arch in your lower back as you
raise your arms, but keep your spine steady and tight.
• Keep your abdominals tight and maintain good spinal
alignment.
• Keep tension in your front shoulder muscles when
you return to the starting position.
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Exercises
Shoulder Exercises
Muscles Worked
Front and Middle Deltoids
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust to Flat Bench Back position.
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod® resistance rods.
SuccessTips
• Keep your abdominalstight and maintain good spinal
alignment with a slight arch in your lower back.
• Keep your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
• Do not increase the arch in your lower back as you
raise your arms, but keep your spine steady and tight.
• Your arms may be moved alternately or together.
Muscles Worked
Rear and Middle Deltoids, Posterior, Rotator Cuff, Upper
Latissimus, Teres Major, Trapezius, Rhomboids
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust to Flat Bench Back position.
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod® resistance rods.
SuccessTips
• Maintain a 90° angle between your upper arms and
torso throughout the motion.
• Keep your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
• Towork one arm atatime place the non-working hand
on the bench to stabilize.
• Keep your shoulder blades pinched together and
maintain good spinal alignment.
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Exercises
Shoulder Exercises
Muscles Worked
Middle Trapezius, Rhomboids
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust to Flat Bench Back position.
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod@ resistance rods.
SuccessTips
• Do not lose your spinal alignment.
• Keepyour chestlifted.
• Keep your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
• Keep your spine aligned and a slight arch in your
lower back.
• Do not use your arm muscles for this movement.
Back Exercises
Muscles Worked
Latissimus Borsi, Teres Major, Rear Deltoids, Biceps
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust to Flat Bench Forward position.
• Top Cross Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod@ resistance rods.
SuccessTips
• Keep your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
• Keep your spine aligned, abs tight and a slight arch in
your lower back.
• Keep your latstightened throughoutthe exercise.
• Release your shoulder blades at the top of each rep.
• Initiate each newrep by depressing your shoulder
blades.
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Exercises
Back Exercises
Muscles Worked
Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Rear Deltoids, Biceps
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust to Flat Bench Forward position.
• Top Cross Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod@ resistance rods.
SuccessTips
• Keep your knees slightly bent and your feet flat on
the floor.
• Keep your spine aligned, abs tight and a slight arch in
your lower back.
Muscles Worked
Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Rear Deltoids, Biceps
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust to Flat Bench Back position.
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod@ resistance rods.
SuccessTips
• Keep your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
• Do not bend your torso forward.
• Keep your chest lifted and maintain spinal alignment.
• Release your shoulder blades at the top of each rep.
• Initiate each newrep by depressing your shoulder
blades.
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Exercises
Back Exercises
Muscles Worked
Lower Trapezius
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust to Flat Bench Back position.
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod® resistance rods.
SuccessTips
• Keep your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
• Keep your spine aligned, abs tight and a slight arch in
your lower back.
• Keep your lats tightened through this exercise.
• Release your shoulder blades at the top of each rep.
• Initiate each newrep by depressing your shoulder
blades.
Muscles Worked
Lower Trapezios
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust to Flat Bench Back position.
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod® resistance rods.
SuccessTips
• Keep your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
• Pivot at torso only.
• Keep your chest lifted and maintain spinal alignment.
• Keep arms crossed with hand grips looped onto
forearm.
• Release your shoulder blades at the top of each rep.
• Initiate each newrep by depressing your shoulder
blades.
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Exercises
Arm Exercises
Muscles Worked
Triceps
Machine Set-Up
• Remove the bench.
• Top Cross Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod@ resistance rods.
SuccessTips
• Keep your upper arms motionless and your wrists
straight.
• Keep your chest lifted, abstight and maintain a slight
arch in your lower back.
• Keep your knees slightly bent and your feet flat on
the floor.
• Use a controlled motion and tighten your triceps
throughout the exercise.
Muscles Worked
Triceps
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust to Flat Bench Back position.
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod@ resistance rods.
SuccessTips
• Keep your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
• Lay your head backagainstthe bench.
• Keep your chest lifted, shoulders pinched together
and a very slight arch in your lower back.
• Keep your upper arms and shoulders motionless and
your wrists straight.
• Use a controlled motion and tighten your triceps
throughout the exercise.
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Exercises
Arm Exercises
Muscles Worked
Biceps
Machine Set-Up
• Remove the bench.
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod® resistance rods.
SuccessTips
• Keep your chest lifted, abstight and a very slight
arch in your lower back.
• Keep your knees slightly bent and your feet flat on
the floor.
• Keep your elbows at your sides and your wrists
straight.
Muscles Worked
Biceps, Forearms
Machine Set-Up
• Remove the bench
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod® resistance rods
SuccessTips
• Keep your chest lifted, trunk muscles tight and a very
slight arch in your lower back.
• Move slowly, keeping tension in the front of your
forearms at all times.
• Keep your knees slightly bent and your feet flat on
the floor.
• Do not increase or decrease the bend in your elbow
during this exercise. Keep all motion in the wrist.
• Do not rock your body back and forth during the wrist
motion.
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Exercises
Abdominal Exercises
Muscles Worked
Rectus Abd0minus, Obliques
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust the bench to a 45° incline.
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod® resistance rods.
SuccessTips
• Do not lift your head or chin. Your head should follow
the rib motion rather than lead it.
• Maintain normal neck posture.
• Tighten your absthroughoutthe entire exercise and
relax only at the end of each set.
• Move slowly to eliminate momentum.
• Exhale during the upward movement and inhale
during the downward movement.
Muscles Worked
Rectus Abdominus, Obliques, Serratus Anterior
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust to Flat Bench Back position.
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod® resistance rods.
SuccessTips
• Keep your chest lifted, shoulders pinched, abstight
and a slight arch in your lower back.
• Use only low weight Rods.
• Keep all motion inyour torso.
• Move only as far as your muscles let you. Do not use
momentum to increase your range of motion.
Failure to perform this exercise correctly could
result in injury. Use only low weight Power Rods.
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Exercises
Leg Exercises
Muscles Worked
Quadriceps
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust to Flat Bench Back position.
• Use the Leg Extension Seat.
• Leg Extension pulleys
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod@ resistance rods.
SuccessTips
• Use slow, controlled motion. Do not kick into the
extension.
• Do not let your knees rotate outward during the
exercise. Keep your kneecaps pointing up and
straight forward.
Muscles Worked
Gastrocnemius, Soleus
Machine Set-Up
• Remove bench and seat rail knob.
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Leg Press Belt
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod@ resistance rods.
SuccessTips
• Keep your chest lifted, spine aligned, abs tight and a very
slight arch in your lower back.
• Do not bend from hip or waist during movement.
• Push with end of foot to fully extend leg.
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Exercises
Leg Exercises
Muscles Worked
Adductor Longus,Gluteus Medius
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust to Flat Bench Back position
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod® resistance rods
SuccessTips
• Do not cross the attached leg in front ofthe stabilized leg.
• Keep your abs tight and do not lift your hips or
excessively arch your back.
• Keep your spine straight and your hips level. Do not
raise your hips during the motion.
• Use onlya small range of motion.
Muscles Worked
Piriformis, Gluteus Maximus
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust to Flat Bench Back position.
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod® resistance rods.
SuccessTips
• Keep your spine straight and your hips level. Do not
raise your hips during the motion.
• Use onlya small range of motion.
• Keep your hips motionless throughoutthis exercise.
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Exercises
Leg Exercises
Muscles Worked
Gluteus Maximus
Machine Set-Up
• Adjust to Flat Bench Back position.
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Handgrips
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod@ resistance rods.
SuccessTips
• Keep your chest lifted, spine aligned, abs tight and a very
slight arch in your lower back.
• Do not bend from your waist or lower back.
• Hold on to LatTower for stability.
• Keep stabilizer foot on foot plate.
Muscles Worked
Gluteus Maximus
Machine Set-Up
• Remove the bench and seat rail knob
• Chest Bar pulleys
• Leg Press Belt
• Attach the clips to the Power Rod@ resistance rods
SuccessTips
• Keep your chest lifted, spine aligned, abs tight and a very
slight arch in your lower back.
• Bend from hip during movement, not from waist.
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