Decline Bench Press; Incline Bench Press - Bowflex Classic Home Gym Owner's Manual

Chest Exercises
Decline Bench Press - Shoulder Horizontal Adduction (and elbow extension)
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.
Success Tips
• 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.
Incline Bench Press - Shoulder Horizontal Adduction (and elbow extension)
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.
Success Tips
• 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.
Exercises
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