Bowflex Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE User manual

The Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE
Home Gym
Owner’s Manual
and Fitness Guide
001-7032-013011E

CONGRATULATIONS on your commitment to improving your health and fitness! With the Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE
home gym, you have everything you need to exceed all of your physical fitness, strength, and health expectations!
The Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE home gym’s exceptional resistance and quality is unmatched by any other single piece
of home fitness equipment available. You will not believe the amazing results your body will get with the Bowflex
Xtreme®2 SE home gym!
Please take your time to read through the entire manual and follow it carefully before attempting to use your
Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE home gym. Also locate and read all warning labels that are posted on the machine. It’s
important to understand how to properly perform each exercise before you do so using Power Rod® Resistance.
With all of the fitness choices available today, finding the best workout equipment for your needs can be very
confusing. Everyone at Nautilus would like to thank you for selecting the Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE home gym.
The Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE home gym is the finest home fitness product available, and you’re just about to prove it
to yourself.
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
To validate warranty support, keep the original proof of
purchase and record the following information:
To register your product warranty, go to:
www.bowflex.com/register
or call 1 (800) 605–3369.

Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE Owner’s Manual 1
Important Safety Instructions...............................2
Product Specifications ....................................5
Getting To Know Your Machine ........................... 6
How to Use Your Machine ..................................9
Maintenance .............................................12
Define Your Goals.........................................13
The Workouts ............................................16
Chest Exercises:
BenchPress..............................................22
ChestFly.................................................22
DeclineBenchPress......................................23
InclineBenchPress.......................................23
DeclineChestFly .........................................24
InclineChestFly..........................................24
Shoulder Exercises:
ReverseFly...............................................25
CrossoverReverseFly.....................................25
CrossoverRearDeltoidRows..............................26
CrossoverHighRearDeltoidRows .........................26
LateralShoulderRaise ....................................27
Forearm Lateral Shoulder Raise ............................27
FrontShoulderRaise......................................28
SeatedShoulderPress....................................28
ShoulderRotatorCuff(internal)............................29
ShoulderRotatorCuff(external) ...........................29
ShoulderExtension .......................................30
ShoulderShrug...........................................30
ScapularProtraction......................................31
ScapularDepression......................................31
CrossoverSeatedRearDeltRows..........................32
ScapularRetraction.......................................32
Back Exercises:
GoodMorning............................................33
StandingLowBackExtension..............................33
StandingShoulderPulloverw/BentLatBar.................34
StandingShoulderPulloverw/HandGrips..................34
NarrowPulldownsw/BentLatBar.........................35
NarrowPulldownsw/HandGrips..........................35
BentOverRow ...........................................36
CrossoverBentOverRow .................................36
SeatedLatRows..........................................37
CrossoverSeatedLatRows................................37
ReverseGripPulldownsw/LatBar.........................38
ReverseGripPulldownsw/HandGrips .....................38
CrossoverWidePulldownsw/HandGrips ..................39
CrossoverNarrowPulldownsw/HandGrips................39
Pulldowns................................................40
StiffArmPulldowns.......................................40
SeatedLatPulldowns.....................................41
SeatedWideLatPulldowns................................41
Arm Exercises:
TricepsPushdownw/HandGrips ..........................42
TricepsHammerPushdown................................42
TricepsPushdownw/BentLatBar.........................43
SingleArmPushdown.....................................43
TricepsExtension.........................................44
CrossTricepsExtension...................................44
HammerTricepsExtension.................................45
RopePushdown ..........................................45
TricepsKickback .........................................46
HammerTricepsKickback .................................46
ResistedDip..............................................47
BicepsCurl...............................................47
StandingBicepsCurl......................................48
HammerBicepsCurl ......................................48
ConcentrationBicepsCurl.................................49
ReverseCurl..............................................49
BarbellBicepsCurl........................................50
ReverseBarbellBicepsCurl ...............................50
SeatedBicepsCurl........................................51
SeatedBicepsHammerCurl...............................51
ArmOppositionPush-Pull .................................52
UpperBodyOppositionPush-Pull ..........................52
WristExtension...........................................53
WristCurl................................................53
Abdominal Exercises:
TrunkRotation............................................54
Seated(resisted)ObliqueAbdominalCrunch................54
Seated(resisted)AbdominalCrunch........................55
Leg Exercises:
LegExtension ............................................56
Squat....................................................56
StandingHipExtension(kneebent).........................57
StandingHipExtension(kneeextended)....................57
LegKickback.............................................58
HipFlexion...............................................58
DeadLift.................................................59
StiffLegDeadLift.........................................59
StandingHipAdduction ...................................60
StandingHipAbduction ...................................60
CalfRaise................................................61
SingleLegCalfRaise......................................61
Muscle Chart.............................................62
Exercise Log .............................................63
Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE Home Gym 6-Week
Satisfaction Guarantee....................................65
Contacts .................................................66
Table of Contents

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Important Safety Instructions
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Read and understand the complete Owner’s Manual. Keep Owner’s Manual for future reference.
Read and understand all warnings on this machine. If at any time the Warning stickers become loose,
unreadable or dislodged, contact Nautilus®Customer Service for replacement stickers.
Before using this equipment, obey the following warnings:
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dangerous to children.
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chest, become short of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you use the machine again.
s 
Before each use, examine this machine for loose parts or signs of wear. Inspect all cables, pulleys and
their connections, making sure they are properly secured and attached, and show no signs of visible
wear or damage. Contact Nautilus®Customer Service for repair information.
s -AXIMUMUSERWEIGHTLIMIT: 300 lb. (136 kg). Do not use if you are over this weight.
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into moving parts of the exercise equipment.
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only wearing socks.
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s Do not operate this machine outdoors or in moist or wet locations.
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on the sides 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.
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weight resistance designed for use with this gym.
s Correctly engage the Selector Hook to the Rod End.
s Correctly adjust and safely engage all Positional Adjustment Devices. Make sure that the Adjustment Devices
do not hit the user.
s Keep clear of Power Rod®movement path during operation. Keep any bystanders clear of machine and Power
Rod®movement path during operation.
s Do not move the machine without aid. Injury to you or damage to the machine can occur.

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Safety Warning Labels
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Type Description
1 WARNING s Misuse or abuse of this equipment may lead to serious injury.
s Keep children away and supervise teenagers using equipment.
s Obtain, read and understand the owner’s manual provided with this fitness equipment
prior to use.
s Replace this or any other warning label if damaged, illegible or missing.
Locate and read all safety warnings on the machine before using it. Replace any warning label if it is damaged, illegible,
or missing. If you need replacement labels, call a Nautilus Representative. Refer to the Contacts page at the back of this
manual.
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Safety Label Warnings
Type Description
2 CAUTION Before each use check all snap hooks, cables and pulleys for wear and proper function.
Tighten all fasteners as necessary.
MISE EN GARDE Avant chaque utilisation, vérifiez le fonctionnement do tous les mousqueton, câbles et
poulies. Serrez bien toutes les fixations au besoin.
VORSICHT Überprüfen Sie alle Karabinerhaken, Kabel und Rollen vor jeder Benutzung auf
Abnutzungserscheinungen und Fehlfunktionen. Ziehen Sie alle Befestigungselemente
ordnungsgemäß an.
PRECAUCIÓN Antes de cada uso, revise todos los cierres a presión, cables y poleas para asegurarse de
que no estèn desgastados y que funcionan correctamente. Apriete todos los sujetadores
según sea necesario.
3[NOTICE] Do not hang from bar.
Ne pas pendre de la barre.
Nicht von der Stange hängen.
No cuelgue de la barra.
4 WARNING The Maximum User Weight for this machine is 300 pounds (136 KG).
This machine is for Home use only.
WARNUNG Das Maximale Belastungsgewicht für diese Maschine beträgt 136 kg.
Dieses Gerät ist nur für die nutzung im Heimbereich fregegeben.
AVERTISSEMENT Le poids maximum de l’utilisateur pour cette machine est de 136 kg (300 livres).
Cet équipement est destiné à un usage privé uniquement.
ADVERTENCIA El peso máximo para el usario de esta Máquina es de 136 kg (300 libras).
Este equipamiento sólo se puede utilizar en el hogar.
5 WARNING Make sure selector pin is securely locked into place before starting exercise.
6 CAUTION At all times, stay out of the paths of moving rods.
MISE EN GARDE Restez toujours à l’écart des tiges mobiles.
VORSICHT Halten Sie stets Abstand zu beweglichen Stangen.
PRECAUCIÓN En todo momento, manténgase alejado del trayecto de las barras movibles.
7 Serial Number Located on the back of the lower lat tower.
Note: For future reference record this number in the serial number box on the Contacts
page of this manual.

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Regulatory Approvals
Product Weight 157 lbs. (71 kg)
Product Dimensions 53" (135 cm) long x 49" (124 cm) wide x 82" (208 cm) high
Workout Area 96" (244 cm) long x 78" (198 cm) wide
Number of Exercises Over 70
Power Rod®Resistance 210 lbs. (95 kg) Nominal
Power Rod® Upgradability 310 lbs. (141 kg.)
410 lbs. (186 kg.)
User Weight Limit 300 lbs. (136 kg)
Meets:
EN957-1 Class H
EN957-2 Class H
Meets:
ASTM F2276-05
ASTM F2216-05
Product Specifications
Specifications / Approvals

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Getting to Know Your Machine
Power Rod®
Resistance Rods
Rod Hook
Lat Tower
Seat Back Pad
Seat
Base Frame
Platform
Rod Caps
Cable
Hand Grip
Rod Box
Lower Pulley/ Squat
Station
Center Cross Bar
Leg Attachment
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Bar
Pulley
Abdominal Bar
Seat Locking Pin

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Power Rod®Resistance
Power Rod®resistance rods are made from a special composite material. Your rods are
sheathed with a protective black rubber coating. Each rod is marked with its weight rating
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Adjusting and Understanding the Resistance
The standard Bowflex Xtreme®SE home gym comes with 210 pounds
of nominal resistance (one pair of 5 lb. (2.25 kg) rods, two pairs of 10 lb. (4.5 kg) rods, one
pair of 30 lb. (13.5 kg) rods, and one pair of 50 lb. (22.5 kg) rods.
Note: Power Rod® Resistance Rods are manufactured using nylon composite material.
The weight resistance measurements are estimates and resistance can vary based on
environmental and usage patterns and other factors. Rod resistance will normally degrade
over time and after extensive usage. If you have any questions regarding the resistance of
your Power Rod® Resistance Rods, contact our Bowflex® Customer
Service department for assistance.
If you upgraded to a 310 (140 kg) or 410 pound (186 kg) capacity
you will have an additional one or two pair of 50 lb. (22.5 kg) rods,
respectively.
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 hooking the Power Rod®resistance rods to the cable hooks, do not stand
directly over the tops of the rods. Stand off to one side when connecting and
disconnecting the Power Rod®resistance rods from the cables.
When You Are Not Using Your Home Gym
Disconnect the cables from the Power Rod®resistance rods when your are not using your
Bowflex Xtreme®SE home gym.
Keep the cables and Power Rod® units bound with the rod binding strap when not
in operation, and be sure and remove the binding strap before beginning any
exercises using the rods.
To Order Additional Sets
of 50 lb. (22.5 kg) Power Rod®
Resistance Rods,
Please Call [phone].
Getting to Know Your Machine

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Abdominal Crunch position:
Active pulleys are on lat tower.
Getting to Know Your Machine
Center Cross Bar:
Standard position – used when
performing exercises like a
Bench Press or Chest Fly.
Rowing Position:
Active pulleys are on squat pulley
frame.
Leg Extension:
Active pulleys are on the squat
pulley frame.
Lat Tower:
Used for exercises like
Pulldowns and Pushdowns.
Squat:
Active pulleys are on squat pulley
frame and on center cross bar.
The Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE Home Gym Pulleys
With the versatility to perform over 75 different exercises, the Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE home gym is designed to give
you the best workout possible. And with its innovative, easy-to-use multiple pulley system, you are guaranteed to
maximize every exercise for every muscle group.
There are a few things you will need to remember to get the most from your Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE home gym
Pulleys:
Slider Pulleys
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your body by adjusting them to widths that fit your unique physique. There are Slider Pulleys on the Lat Tower (2
positions per side), Center Cross Bars (4 positions per side) and the Squat Pulley Frame (4 positions per side).
You will need to determine which Pulley positions are most comfortable for you when performing ‘Standard’
exercises, and then adjust the pulleys outward or inward to perform exercises in ‘Wide’ or ‘Narrow’ positions.
Using the Slider Pulleys at wider or narrower positions for an exercise can target different parts of the same
muscle group and increases the benefit of each exercise.
Pulley Locations
Below is a guide to the six different pulley positions used to perform a full workout routine:

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How to Use Your Machine
The Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE Home Gym Cable Routing
To use the Ab Crunch position, you will move the Slider Pulleys and cables from the Center Cross Bar to the Abdominal
Bar on the Lat Tower. Refer to the illustrations below for proper cable routing.
Abdominal Bar
Center Cross Bar
Keep your body weight centered on the machine, seat or base frame platform while exercising.
When using the machine for standing leg exercises, always hold the Lat Tower of the machine for stability.
Do not make any adjustments to the seat while sitting on it. Do not stand on the seat.
All exercises in this manual are based on the calibrated resistance and capacity levels of this machine.
Only exercises included in this manual or in written materials authorized and supplied by Bowflex®are
recommended for operation with this machine.

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How to Use Your Machine
Seat Locking Pin
The Seat Locking Pin securely fastens the seat bottom bracket to the seat support rail. The locking pin serves to
stabilize the seat for all exercises that require sitting or leaning on it. Make sure the seat has been secured before
putting weight on it or attaching Power Rod®resistance to cables attached to the Leg Extension attachment.
Handgrips and Straps
The handgrips fit snugly around your wrist, ankle, or instep. Attach grips to cables by snapping the cable clip onto the
D-ring.
Standard Grip: Grasp the handle and cuff together to form a grip without inserting
your hand through the cuff portion. Most exercises utilize this grip. The
Standard Grip also is used for Hammer Grip exercises, when you need
to hold the hand grip vertically for greater wrist support.
Hand Cuff Grip: Slip your hand through the cuff so that the foam pad rests on the back
of your 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.
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 sliding the handle back
toward the cuff.
Arch Cuff Grip: The cuff opening can also fit securely over the arch of
your foot. For this grip, insert your foot through the cuff
until it is around the arch of your instep, and tighten
the cuff around your heel to secure the grip.
Attach the snap hooks to the D-rings on both ends of the harness. Place the harness on your
shoulders letting the handles hang over your chest. Grab both handles. With high resistance,
a cross arm opposite-handle grip may be used.
Lat Pulldown Bar
The Lat Pulldown Bar enhances exercises that work back, shoulders and triceps muscles.
Abdominal Crunch
Shoulder Harness:

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How to Use Your Machine
Leg Extension Attachment
The leg extension attachment enables you to work the major muscle groups in the legs.
Abdominal Crunch Shoulder Harness
The ab harness gives you the ability to strengthen the muscles of the abdomen by safely adding resistance to
abdominal exercises. When using the ab harness, relocate the pulleys from
the chest bar to the short abdominal bar.
Safety
Make sure that the seat has been stabilized with the seat locking pin
before sitting or putting weight on the seat.
Before using the grips, straps, lat bar, or ab harness, make sure that all
fasteners are in place and tightened.
Make sure that auxiliary cables for the lat bar and leg extension are
securely fastened to the primary cables on the unit.
Always use the lock knob on the slider to secure pulleys. Do not allow
pulleys to change position during any exercise.
Always use the bar holders to support the lat bar or remove the bar
when not in use.
 $ONOTHANGFROMTHE,AT4OWERNORATTEMPTTOPERFORMhCHINUPSvFROM
the bar.
Never pull on the bar unless there is resistance attached to it.
Always use the Lock Knob to secure the attachment to your Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE home gym.
Grips manufactured under license agreement with Hands-On Sports & Gym Accessories, Inc. Patent #4756527

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Maintenance
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, straps, or harness and their connections.
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. The owner is responsible to make sure that regular maintenance is done.
Worn or damaged components must be repaired or replaced immediately. Only manufacturer supplied
components should be used to maintain/repair the equipment.
Clean the bench with a non-abrasive household cleaner after each use. This will keep it looking new. Do not use
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This product, its packaging, and components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is provided in accordance with California’s
Proposition 65. If you would like additional information, please refer to our Web site at
www.nautilus.com/prop65.
If you have any questions regarding your Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE home gym, please contact our Customer Service
Department at 1-800-605-3369 or by mail to: Customer Service, Nautilus, Inc. World Headquarters, 16400 SE
Nautilus Drive, Vancouver, WA 98683.

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Your body will do what you train it to do. That’s why it’s important to define your goals and focus them. Here are some
fitness components that 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 ability to 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 bio-
mechanically 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 apply this
newly achieved power.
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
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 possible 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. You may want to
design your own personal program specifically geared to
your goals and lifestyle. Designing a program is easy, as
long as you follow the below guidelines.
Define Your Goals

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Design Your Own Program
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 compli-mentary
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
component to 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:
sTraining Frequency: The number of times you train
per week. We recommend daily activity but not daily
training of the same muscle group.
s4RAINING)NTENSITY The amount of resistance
used during your repetition.
s4RAINING6OLUME The number of repetitions
and sets performed.
s2EST)NTERVALS 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:
s)SOLATE-USCLE'ROUPSFocus work on specific
muscle groups.
s0ROGRESSIVE,OADING The gradual systematic increase
of repetitions, resistance and exercise period.
Define Your Goals

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Working Out
A workout begins in your mind’s eye. With concentration
and visualization you can approach your workout with
a positive, constructive attitude. 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 Xtreme®2 SE home gym.
Your Routine
The workout portion of your fitness routine is the
series of exercises devoted to your particular goals.
Remember, make sure to have fun!
Cool 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
The most important part of breathing during exercise is,
quite simply, that you do it. 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,
don’t force it.
Workout Guide

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20 Minute Better Body Workout
Frequency: 3 Days Per Week (M-W-F) Time: About 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
fatiguing. 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 without your form deteriorating. 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.
Advanced General Conditioning
Frequency: 4 Days Per Week (M-T-TH-F) Time: About 35-45 Minutes
When you are proficient in performing the exercise techniques of the above routine and are no longer realizing results, or have become
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muscle groups on different days. To do this, you’ll increase your resistance when you can perform 12 reps perfectly, and you’ll 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.
Body Part
Chest
Back
Shoulders
Arms
Legs
Trunk
Exercise
Bench Press
Seated Lat Rows
Crossover Rear Deltoid Rows
Biceps Curl
Triceps Pushdown
Leg Extension
Standing Low Back Extension
Seated Abdominal Crunch
Sets
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
Body Part
Back
Shoulders
Arms
Trunk
Exercise
Seated Lat Rows
Seated Lat Pulldowns
Crossover Rear Deltoid Row
Biceps Curl
Reverse Curl
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
Body Part
Chest
Shoulders
Arms
Legs
Exercise
Bench Press
Seated Shoulder Press
Triceps Pushdown
Biceps Curl
Leg Extension
Sets
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
Reps
10-12
10-12
10-12
10-12
10-12
Day 1 & 3
Day 2 & 4
The Workouts

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Body Part
Chest
Back
Shoulders
Arms
Exercise
Bench Press
Seated Lat Rows
Crossover Rear Deltoid Rows
Biceps Curl
Triceps Extension
Sets
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
Reps
12-15
12-15
12-15
12-15
12-15
20 Minute Upper/Lower Body
Frequency: 4 Days Per Week (M-T-TH-F) Time: About 20 Minutes
This program provides you with a quick and effective workout that combines muscle conditioning with some cardiovascular benefits.
Do 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.
DAY 1 & 3
Body Part
Legs
Trunk
Exercise
Leg Extension
Standing Hip Extension
Standing Hip Abduction
Standing Low Back Extension
Seated Abdominal Crunch
Sets
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
Reps
12-15
12-15
12-15
10-12
10-12
DAY 2 & 4
The Workouts

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Body Building
Frequency: 3 Days On, 1 Day Off Time: About 45-60 Minutes
Body building requires focused concentration and dedication to training, as well as proper eating habits. Train each muscle group to
failure 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 at the
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.
Body Part
Chest
Shoulders
Exercise
Bench Press
Chest Fly
Seated Shoulder Press
Crossover Rear Deltoid Row
Lateral Shoulder Raise
Shoulder Shrug
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
DAY 1
Body Part
Back
Arms
Exercise
Seated Lat Row
Seated Lat Pulldowns
Biceps Curl
Reverse Curl
Triceps Pushdown
Triceps Extension
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
DAY 2
Body Part
Legs
Trunk
Exercise
Squat
Leg Extension
Standing Hip Extension
Standing Low Back Extension
Seated Abdominal Crunch
Seated Oblique Abdominal Crunch
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
DAY 3
The Workouts