Bowflex Ultimate 2 - Manual (Page 27)

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Chest Exercises
Decline Chest Fly
START ACTION
START
• Sit in the 45º position, reach
straight behind your body,
grasp the handles, and
slightly bend your elbows
with your palms facing
forward.
• Keeping knees bent and feet
flat on the floor, lay your
head back against the bench
and straighten your arms to
the front. Lower your arms
8-10 inches from a regular
chest fly.
• Slowly move your arms
outward, maintaining the
elbow in a slightly bent
position throughout the
movement.
• Stop when your upper arms
are straight out to the sides,
level with your shoulders.
• Slowly return to the starting
position keeping your chest
muscles tightened during
the entire motion.
FINISH
Muscles worked:
Pectoralis Major; Anterior Deltoid
Bench Position:
45º incline
Accessory:
Hand Grips
Pulleys:
Chest Bar
Success Tips
• Maintain a 90º angle between
your upper arms and your torso
throughout the exercise.
• Limit and control the range of
motion so that your elbows do
not travel behind your shoulders.
• Keep your shoulder blades
pinched
together and maintain good
spinal
alignment.