Bowflex ULTIMATE Owner's Manual page 6

Using Your Machine
Using the Bowflex Using the Bowflex
Hand Grips Leg Press Belt
The Bowflex hand grips carl be used as
regular grips, hand cuff,s or ankle cuff,s.
Regular Grip: Grasp the
handle and cuff together to
form a grip without inserting
your hand through the cuff
portion. Most of the exemises
you perform utilize this grip.
The Leg Press Belt is used exclusively fk)r the L_q Press and
the Seated H_mstring Curl exemises.
With the Bowflex seat adjusted to the "free sliding"
position (spring lock seat pin unlocked), the hand grips
removed, and the
desired amount of
resistance hooked
up, sit on the seat
and position the leg
press belt around
your hips.
• Slide forward to the pulleys and place your feet through
the right and left openings under the pulleys.
Hand Cuff Grip: Slip your
hand through the cuff portion
of the grip so flint the fimm
pad _>sts on the back of your
hand. Then grasp the
remainder of the grip that is
sitting in your pahn. This method of gripping is great fi_r
exercises like front shoulder raises or any exercise where
your palm is f_tcing down.
Ankle Cuff Grip: The cuff
opening can be made larger to
accommodate the ankle.
Simply insert your hand in the
cuff and slide it away from the
handle. Insert your foot or
ankle and tighten the grip by
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sliding the handle back toward the cuff.
• Attach the belt to
the cables and cinch
the adjustment strap
on the belt by
pulling the strap
until the belt is taut.
• Place hands on vertical main frame and push yourself
back while placing feet, one at a time, onto non skid pads
on pulley fl'ame.
• Grasp belt near
where it's attached
to the cables and
begin to press back.
Grips manufactured under license agreement with Hands-On
Sports & Gym Accessories Inc. Patent # 4756527