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    Be Strong. Stay Strong. TM SECTION 2: Key Components SECTION 1: Getting to know the SelectT ech ® 552 Dumbbells SECTION 3: Safety Information Fitness Guide Bowflex ® SelectT ech ® 552 Dumbbells and Stability Ball SECTION 4: Exercises IMPORT ANT! Read this guide before you begin using the product.[...]

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    Be Strong. Stay Strong. TM SECTION 1: Getting to know the SelectT ech ® 552 Dumbbells Introducing Bowflex ® SelectT ech ® 552 Dumbbells Bowflex ® has been making quality strength and cardio products for over 20 years. SelectT ech ® dumbbells are no exception. They represent some of the latest tech- nology in strength training offering the us[...]

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    Be Strong. Stay Strong. TM SECTION 2: Key Components[...]

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    SECTION 3: Safety Information SelectT ech ® Dumbbell Safety » Y ou will notice that there are weight increments from 5 to 52.5 lbs on both adjustment knobs. T o properly select a given weight (20 lbs for example), both adjustment knobs should be rotated until 20 is aligned with the arrow located on the outward edge of the Bowflex ® nameplate. ?[...]

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    Be Strong. Stay Strong. TM SECTION 4: Exercises Wide Rows Muscles Worked: Rear deltoid, rear portion of the middle deltoid, posterior rotator cuff, upper lats and teres minor Key Points: » Place the feet in a comfortable shoulder width position. » Keep the chest lifted, abs tight and a very slight arch in the lower back. » Lean forward slightly [...]

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    Be Strong. Stay Strong. TM SECTION 5: Exercises Overhead T riceps Extension Muscles Worked: T riceps Key Points: » Keep your knees slightly bent with your feet approximately shoulder width apart. » Keep your chest lifted, shoulders pinched together and a very slight arch in your lower back. » Keep your upper arms and shoulders motionless and you[...]

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    Be Strong. Stay Strong. TM SECTION 5: Exercises Standing Curls Muscles Worked: Biceps and other elbow flexors Key Points: » Keep elbows at your sides. » Keep your wrists straight. » Keep your trunk muscles tight and maintain a very slight arch in your lower back. START : » Hold the dumbbells with your hands facing forward. » Stand with your u[...]