Bowflex Gym Style Ab Crunch Station Owner's/Assembly Manual page 15

How to Use Your Gym Style Ab Crunch Station
The Gym Style Ab Crunch Station gives you the
ability to strengthen the muscles of the abdomen
by safely adding resistance to abdominal exercises.
When using the ab crunch station, position the pulley
on the chest bar to align with the cable hookup on
the upper pad assembly.
Adjust the seat and the lumbar support pad to fit
your height. You can also adjust the height of the
upper pad assembly to fit your individual chest space
requirements. When the adjustments are complete,
lock the pop-pin on the side support. Connect the
chest bar pulley cable: first to the ring on the upper
pad assembly, then to the desired Power Rod
resistance.
Position yourself comfortably and securely on the
seat. With your right hand, push slightly forward on
the round chest pad to take pressure off the pop-pin
that holds the Upper Assembly in the pre/post
exercise position. With the left hand, slowly and
firmly pull the pop-pin out, and rotate it one quarter
turn to position the small stop pins in the pin saddle.
This will enable the Upper Assembly support arm to
pivot freely during your exercise. Before exercising,
ensure that the pop-pin is seated securely in the
"out" position. Slowly release your right hand to let
the tension on the cable bring the chest pad to rest
on your pectorals. You can now begin the exercise.
After completion of your exercise, make sure
you engage the pop-pin prior to exiting and
disconnecting the cable from the ring.
Safety:
• Before using ab crunch station, make sure that the
seat is secured on the seat support rail with the
Seat Locking Pin.
• Always use the lock knob on the slider to secure
pulleys. Do not allow pulleys to change position
during any exercise.
• Lock the pivoting arm in place with the pop-pin
before and after using the ab crunch station.
Lumbar Support Pad
The lumbar support pad increases the
effectiveness of the Abdominal Crunch exercise
by increasing extension of the back.
Place the lumbar support pad on the
padded upholstery of the Seat Back, and
fasten the adjustment straps behind the
Seat Back.
Adjust the height of the lumbar support
pad as needed for a comfortable exercise
position. The pad should be positioned
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below your shoulder blades and above
your hips. This optimum position will be
different for each person.
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