Bowflex Xxtreme 2 SE User manual

The Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE
Home Gym
Owner’s Manual
and Fitness Guide
PN 001-7032 Rev. A
(02/08/2007)

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.
Nautilus, Inc.
16400 S.E. Nautilus Drive
Vancouver, Washington, USA 98683
1-800-NAUTILUS (1-800-628-8458)
Fax [phone]
Nautilus.com
Bowflex.com

Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE Owner’s Manual 1
ProductSpecifications ............................2
Important Safety Precautions........................3
Getting To Know Your Machine .....................6
How to Use Your Machine...........................9
Define Your Goals ................................13
The Workouts ....................................15
Chest Exercises:
BenchPress......................................22
ChestFly.........................................22
DeclineBenchPress...............................23
InclineBenchPress................................23
DeclineChestFly..................................24
InclineChestFly..................................24
Shoulder Exercises:
ReverseFly.......................................25
CrossoverReverseFly..............................25
Crossover Rear Deltoid Rows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Crossover High Rear Deltoid Rows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
LateralShoulderRaise.............................27
Forearm Lateral Shoulder Raise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
FrontShoulderRaise ..............................28
SeatedShoulderPress .............................28
Shoulder Rotator Cuff (internal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Shoulder Rotator Cuff (external) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
ShoulderExtension................................30
ShoulderShrug...................................30
ScapularProtraction...............................31
ScapularDepression...............................31
Crossover Seated Rear Delt Rows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ScapularRetraction ...............................32
Back Exercises:
GoodMorning....................................33
Standing Low Back Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Standing Shoulder Pullover w/ Bent Lat Bar. . . . . . . . . . .34
Standing Shoulder Pullover w/ Hand Grips . . . . . . . . . . .34
Narrow Pulldowns w/ Bent Lat Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Narrow Pulldowns w/ Hand Grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
BentOverRow....................................36
Crossover Bent Over Row. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
SeatedLatRows...................................37
Crossover Seated Lat Rows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Reverse Grip Pulldowns w/ Lat Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Reverse Grip Pulldowns w/ Hand Grips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Crossover Wide Pulldowns w/ Hand Grips . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Crossover Narrow Pulldowns w/ Hand Grips . . . . . . . . . .39
Pulldowns........................................40
StiffArmPulldowns...............................40
SeatedLatPulldowns..............................41
Seated Wide Lat Pulldowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Arm Exercises:
Triceps Pushdown w/ Hand Grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Triceps Hammer Pushdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Triceps Pushdown w/ Bent Lat Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
SingleArmPushdown .............................43
TricepsExtension.................................44
Cross Triceps Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Hammer Triceps Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
RopePushdown...................................45
TricepsKickback .................................46
Hammer Triceps Kickback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
ResistedDip......................................47
BicepsCurl.......................................47
StandingBicepsCurl ..............................48
HammerBicepsCurl ..............................48
Concentration Biceps Curl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
ReverseCurl......................................49
BarbellBicepsCurl................................50
Reverse Barbell Biceps Curl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
SeatedBicepsCurl ................................51
Seated Biceps Hammer Curl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Arm Opposition Push-Pull. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Upper Body Opposition Push-Pull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
WristExtension...................................53
WristCurl........................................53
Abdominal Exercises:
TrunkRotation...................................54
Seated (resisted) Oblique Abdominal Crunch . . . . . . . . . 54
Seated (resisted) Abdominal Crunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Leg Exercises:
LegExtension....................................56
Squat............................................56
Standing Hip Extension (knee bent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Standing Hip Extension (knee extended) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
LegKickback.....................................58
HipFlexion ......................................58
DeadLift ........................................59
StiffLegDeadLift ................................59
Standing Hip Adduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Standing Hip Abduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
CalfRaise........................................61
SingleLegCalfRaise..............................61
Muscle Chart .....................................62
Exercise Log .....................................63
Fast Fat Loss Now!
By Ellington Darden, Ph.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE Home Gym 6-Week
Satisfaction Guarantee ............................84
Warranty Information .............................85
Important Contact Numbers........................89
Table of Contents

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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)
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
US
Product Specifications:
Specifications / Approvals

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Important Safety Precautions
• Read and understand the Owners
Manual prior to using this machine.
• Read and understand all Warning Labels on this
machine.
• Keep Children away from this machine. Children
must be supervised closely if they are near the
equipment or are present during the operation of
this equipment.
• Consult a physician prior to commencing an
exercise program. If, at any time, you feel faint or
dizzy, or experience pain, stop and consult your
physician.
• Inspect this machine for loose parts or signs of wear.
Pay special attention to Cables and Belts and their
connections. Do not use if found in this condition;
contact Nautilus Customer Service.
• This machine is designed for a User’s Weight Limit
of 300 pounds (136 kg). Do not use if you are over
this weight.
• This machine contains moving parts. Use Caution.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
• Set up and operate this machine on a solid level
surface.
• This machine is for Consumer use only.
• Do not use additional means to increase the
resistance (lifting load) of this machine.
• Be sure that the Selector Hook is correctly attached
to the Rod End.
• Select a workout area that provides a minimum
clearance behind the rod box of 0.5 ft (15 cm) and
a total width of 6.5 ft (2.0 m). Allow a minimum
of 3.0 ft (0.9 m) free space in front of the machine.
Keep third parties out of this area when the
machine is in use.
• Operate the machine in the manner described
in this manual. It can be hazardous to over-exert
yourself during exercise.
•
Make sure that all positional adjustment devices are
securely engaged.
Used to call attention to POTENTIAL hazards that could result
in personal injury or loss of life.
PRIOR TO USING THIS EQUIPMENT,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Home Gym
The following safety warnings are located on the Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE exercise machine.
Please read all safety precautions and warning information prior to using your product. Be sure
to replace any warning label if damaged, illegible, or missing. If you need replacement labels,
please call a Bowflex Representative at 1-800-628-8458.
Label 1
Label 3
Label 2
Safety Warning Labels
Label 4
Label 5

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The following safety warnings are located in site specific areas on the unit. Please review and
understand the safety warning labels and their locations on the unit prior to use.
If you need to replace a warning label please call 1-800-628-8458 to obtain a new label.
Safety Warning Labels
Label 2: Caution safety label.
Location: Back side of the lat tower.
Label 4: Caution safety label.
Location: Left and right side of rod box.
Label 3: Do not hang notice.
Location: Top front of the lat tower.
Label 1: General use safety label.
Location: Back of the lat tower.
Label 5: Lock knob warning.
Location: On sliders.

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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
50” Bent Lat
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 on the “Rod Cap.”
Adjusting and
Understanding
the Resistance
The standard Bowflex
Xtreme®2 SE home gym
comes with 210 pounds
of 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.
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.
Hooking Power Rod®Resistance Rods
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
Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE Home Gym
Disconnect the cables
from the Power Rod®
resistance rods when your
are not using your Bowflex
Xtreme®2 SE home gym.
Use the rod binding
strap included with your
machine to bind all the
rods together at the top.
You can also place your
cables and grips through
the strap to keep them out
of the way.
To Order Additional Sets
of 50 lb. (22.5 kg) Power Rod®
Resistance Rods,
Please Call 1-800-628-8458
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
The Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE home gym comes with adjustable “Slider” pulleys which can be personalized
for 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
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.

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How to Use Your Machine
Hand Grips and Straps
The hand grips 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.
Leg Extension Attachment
The leg extension attachment enables you to work the major muscle groups in the legs.
Abdominal Crunch
Shoulder Harness:

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How to Use Your Machine
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.
• Do not hang from the Lat Tower nor attempt to perform “chin ups”
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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How to Use Your Machine
Maintenance and Care of Your Bowflex Xtreme®2 SE Home Gym
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.
Clean the bench with a non-abrasive household cleaner after each use. This will keep it looking new.
Do not use automotive cleaner, which can make the bench too “slick.”
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. Worn or damaged components shall
be replaced immediately or the equipment removed from service until the repair is made. Only
manufacturer supplied components shall be used to maintain/repair the equipment.
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
biomechanically 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.
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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:
• Training Frequency: The number of times you
train per week. We recommend daily activity but
not daily training of the same muscle group.
• Training Intensity: The amount of resistance
used during your repetition.
• Training Volume: The number of repetitions
and sets performed.
• Rest Intervals: 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:
• Isolate Muscle Groups: Focus work on specific
muscle groups.
• Progressive Loading: 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 just plain bored, it is time to change your program. You can increase your training with this “split system”
routine that works opposing 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