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BACK
Lateral Pulls (7)
S t a rting position: Grab resistance bars with underh a n d
grip. Sit on the floor, facing the Power Gym. Place both
feet on the base, and bend knees slightly. Bend body
f o rw a rd from the waist. Raise arms parallel to the floor at
shoulder level.
M o v e m e n t : Keeping arms parallel to floor and palms facing
down, pull bands toward shoulders. Body should remain
s t a t i o n a ry and only the arms should move. Contract the
leg and abdominal muscles for stabilization. Breath out
when pulling the handles toward your shoulders and
b reath in when re t u rning to the starting position.
Muscles Emphasized: Bicep muscles and the large muscles
of the upper back.
Seated Rows (8)
S t a rting position: Grab resistance bars with underh a n d
grip. Sit on the floor, facing the Power Gym. Place both feet
on the base, and bend knees slightly. Bend body forw a rd
f rom the waist. Position hands so that palms are facing
each other.
M o v e m e n t : Pull the resistance bands straight back toward
the waist area in a smooth motion. Pull only with the arm s ,
keeping the body rigid.
Muscles Emphasized: Bicep muscles and the large muscles
of the upper back.
One Arm Rows (9)
S t a rting position: Grab left resistance band with left hand.
Place right hand on bench seat and right toes on base of
machine with heel on floor. Left foot should be flat on floor
with toes turned slightly to the left.
Movement: With left palm turned to the right, pull the
resistance bands toward the chest and re t u rn to the starting
position. Reverse position for the right arm .
Muscles Emphasized: Bicep muscles and the large muscles of
the upper back.
CHEST
Flat Chest Press (10)
S t a rting position: Adjust the seat back to the flat position. Sit on
the Power Gym and grab the resistance bars with an underh a n d
motion. Hook feet under the stabilizer bar and position hips and
head flat on the bench. Extend arms straight into the air.
Movement: Slowly lower arms by bringing them down close to
the body.
Muscles Emphasized: Pectoral chest muscles, Deltoid
(shoulders) muscles and Tricep muscles.
Incline Chest Press (11)
S t a rting position: Adjust the seat back to the incline position.
Sit on the Power Gym and grab the resistance bars with an
u n d e rhand motion. Hook feet under the stabilizer bar and
position hips and head flat on the bench. Extend arm s
straight into the air.
Movement: Slowly lower arms by bringing them down close
to the body.
Muscles Emphasized: Lower pectoral chest muscles, Deltoid
(shoulders) muscles and Tricep muscles.
Note: The diff e rence between Flat Chest Press and Incline Chest Pre s s
is that the bench is slightly elevated in an incline position.
Flat Chest Flies (12)
S t a rting position: Adjust seat back to the flat position. Sit on the
Power Gym and grab the resistance bands with an underh a n d
motion. Hook feet under the stabilizer bar and position hips and
head flat on bench. Extend arms straight into the air with palms
facing each other.
Movement: Slowly pressing up the resistance band and slowly
re t u rning to the lower position by moving arms on either side
of the body.
Muscles Emphasized: Pectoral major.
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