Bowflex and Bodybuilding
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Bowflex and Bodybuilding
Home gym use is on the rise. The rising popularity of home gyms seems to be a by-product of the increasingly 'on-the-go' culture. If you are planning on setting up a home gym, you may want to consider the Bowflex. It is a great machine for all fitness enthusiasts. It consists of power rods, which feel very much like that of free weights or dumbbells. The resistance is progressive, meaning that the more you flex the rods, the more weight you move. Results are guaranteed within 6 weeks. That is not too much time to start showing results. Of course, the longer you use, the better the results.
Lower body work outs
- Squat or Leg Press 2x3 sets of 10-12
- Straight Leg Calf Raise 2x3 sets of 10-12
- Seated Leg Curl or Leg Curl (requires Leg Attachment) 2x3 sets of 10- 12
- Lying Leg Extension or Leg Extension (with Leg Attachment) 2x3 sets of 10-12
- Lying Seated Hip Adduction 2 sets each leg of 10-12
Upper body work outs
- Incline Bench Press 2x3 sets of 10-12
- Seated Triceps Extension 2x3 sets of 10-12
- Seated Lat Row 2x3 sets of 10-12
- Functional Low Back Extension 2x3 sets of 10-12
- Lying Front Shoulder Raise 2x3 sets of 10-12
- Seated Biceps Curl 2x3 sets of 10-12 each side
- Abdominal Crunch 3 sets of 10-12
Bowflex and bodybuilding accessories. There are accessories you can get to help you with your work outs.
- Bowflex Mat: It is a simple rubber mat that keeps the machine from marking up wood floors or sliding on slick carpet. However, it might be just that bit costly.
- Bowflex T-Bar: It is a miniature version of the squat bar that helps with rowing type exercises. The Bowflex T-Bar is very sturdy, but it lacks the attached rings that the squat bar and lat bar has. Instead, you are expected to wrap a nylon cord around the bar.
The Bowflex system offers affordable financing so that you can start your bodybuilding program in the privacy of your own home.
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