Bowflex SelectTech 552i Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
and Workout Guide
BD552 Dumbbells
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This product is compliant with the
applicable CE requirements.

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  • Page 1 ® ® SelectTech BD552 Dumbbells ® Owner’s Manual and Workout Guide This product is compliant with the applicable CE requirements.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Nautilus, Inc., www.nautilusinternational.com | Nautilus, Inc., 18225 NE Riverside Parkway, Portland, OR 97230 USA | Printed in China | © 2006 Nautilus, Inc. | ® indicates trademarks registered in the United States. These marks may be registered in other nations or otherwise protected by common law. Bowflex, the B logo, SelectTech, Nautilus, Schwinn, and Universal are trademarks owned by or licensed to Nautilus, Inc.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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. Keep Owner’s Manual for future reference. •...
  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications and Features Dimensions 43cm x 21.2cm x 22.8cm (16.9” L x 8.3” W x 9” H) Dumbbell Assembly Weight 55.6 lbs (25.2 kg) 43.0cm 21.2cm 16.9” 8.3” 22.8cm 9.0” Features A. Handle grip B. Adjustment knob C. Weight plates D.
  • Page 5: Operation

    3. The weight increments range from 2 kg to 24 kg (5 to 52.5 lbs) on both adjustment knobs. To properly select a given weight (9 kg [20 lbs] for example), rotate both adjustment knobs until that number (9) is aligned with the arrow located on the outward edge of the Bowflex nameplate ®...
  • Page 6: Understanding The Locking Mechanism Function

    Operation Understanding the locking mechanism function The Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbell features an exclusive locking mechanism designed to ensure proper and complete selection of the weight ® ® plates as well as to ensure weight plate retention during the workout. Fully understand the function of this mechanism and do tests of the mechanism regularly to make sure it operates correctly.
  • Page 7: Testing Proper Locking Mechanism Function

    If the dumbbell locking mechanism operates unsatisfactorily in the test procedure above, do the following: 1. Stop use of the product immediately until approved service is available. 2. Contact your Bowflex retailer for service. ®...
  • Page 8: Maintenance

    Worn or damaged components must be replaced immediately or the equipment removed from service until the repair is made. Only manufacturer supplied components can be used to maintain and repair the equipment. The Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbell is a very low maintenance product. However, there are steps that you should take to keep the product ®...
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution Dumbbell handle does not fully insert into base 1. Make certain that both adjustment knobs are set directly to the number 2. when no plates are selected (handle has no plates attached). Dumbbell handle does not fully insert into base when 1.
  • Page 10: Locking Mechanism Test

    Troubleshooting SelectTech Dumbbell locking mechanism test ® After replacing any part of your Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbell, be sure to perform the following procedures ® ® before using your Dumbbell for any exercises: This is a functional test of the weight plate locking mechanism.
  • Page 11: Leg Exercises

    Leg Exercises Wide Squats FINISH START Calf Raises START FINISH Note: Optional accessories shown in photos. Stationary Lunges START FINISH...
  • Page 12 Leg Exercises Stiff-leg Dead Lift START FINISH Reverse Lunge START FINISH...
  • Page 13: Chest Exercises

    Chest Exercises Flat Chest Press START FINISH Note: Optional accessories shown in photos. Incline Chest Press START FINISH Note: Optional accessories shown in photos. Flat Chest Fly START FINISH Note: Optional accessories shown in photos.
  • Page 14 Chest Exercises Incline Chest Fly START FINISH Note: Optional accessories shown in photos. Decline Chest Press START FINISH Note: Optional accessories shown in photos.
  • Page 15: Arm Exercises

    Arm Exercises Standing Curls START FINISH Concentration Curls START FINISH Note: Optional accessories shown in photos. Incline Bench Curls START FINISH Note: Optional accessories shown in photos.
  • Page 16 Arm Exercises Scott Curls — Standing Concentration Curls START FINISH Note: Optional accessories shown in photos. Overhead Triceps Extension START FINISH Triceps Kickback START FINISH Note: Optional accessories shown in photos.
  • Page 17 Arm Exercises Lying Triceps Extension START FINISH Note: Optional accessories shown in photos. Hammer Curls START FINISH...
  • Page 18: Back Exercises

    Back Exercises Single Arm Row — Alternating Rows START FINISH Note: Optional accessories shown in photos. Wide Rows START FINISH Dead Lifts START FINISH...
  • Page 19: Abdominal Exercises

    Abdominal Exercises Ab Crunch START FINISH Note: Optional accessories shown in photos. Reverse Crunch START FINISH Note: Optional accessories shown in photos. Twisting Side Crunch START FINISH Note: Optional accessories shown in photos.
  • Page 20: Shoulder Exercises

    Shoulder Exercises Standing Shoulder Press START FINISH Lateral Raise START FINISH Seated Overhead Press START FINISH Note: Optional accessories shown in photos.
  • Page 21 Shoulder Exercises Front Raise START FINISH Rear Delt Row START FINISH Shrugs START FINISH...
  • Page 22: Muscle Chart

    Muscle Chart Sternocleidomastoid Trapezius Pectoralis Major Anterior Deltoid Posterior Deltoid Serratus Anterior Medial Deltoid Infraspinatus Biceps Rectus Abdominus Teres Major Brachialis Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Triceps External Obliques Latissimus Dorsi Brachioradialis Pronator Teres Flexor Carpi Gluteus Radialis Medius Tensor Gluteus Fasciae Maximus Latae Adductor...
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