Nautilus BE STRONG. NS 600X Owner'S Manual Download Page 5

Nautilus NS600X

Weight Selection and
Adjustment

To adjust weight, make certain

weight stack is not in use or lifted.

Simply pull the weight pin from

the weight stack and select the

desired weight. Insert pin

completely and make certain it is

locked into place before lifting. In

general, always start with lower weights and work up to

find the weight most appropriate for your goals and capacity.

Lower Seat Adjustment

To adjust the lower seat, pull the

seat pin from the side of the

machine. Facing the machine, the

adjustment is on the right side,

under the seat. This adjustment

cannot be done while you are

sitting on the seat, so you’ll want

to position yourself back on the

seat after the adjustment to ensure

proper seat alignment. Proper seat

alignment ensures exercise

efficiency and comfort, while reducing the risk of injury.

Seat Back Adjustment

Proper arm length extension for

seated rows, chest presses, rear

delts, etc. Completed through

using the commercial-grade ratchet

adjustment. Simply pull the seat

back forward until it rests in the

correct position.

press Arm Adjustment

This pop pin adjustment allows

proper positioning of all chest

exercises, seated rows, and moves

the arms out of the way for storage.

Simply pop the pin out and move it

until you reach a comfortable arm

position. As a general rule, never

start chest exercises behind your

shoulders.

Dual Grip handles

The Nautilus NS600X offers a variety of

grip placements for user comfort and

muscle isolation. Be sure to use the

proper grip for each of your

exercises.

pec Dec Arm Adjustment

Pop pin adjustment allows proper arm

positioning on Pec Dec exercises. Also

allows arms to move out of the way for

storage. Simply pull pin up and place

in proper position.

Leg Extension Adjustment

To set your NS600X up to perform a

leg extension exercise, place your

ankles behind the lower rollers,

grasp the adjustment handle with

one hand while pulling the

adjustment pin with the other.

Lower the arm into the leg

extension position and release pin

to engage.

Leg Curl

To perform a leg curl exercise, place

your ankles on the top of the lower

rollers and adjust arm into the

upper position. Then adjust leg curl

hold down rollers by pulling

adjustment pin and rotating the

upper rollers until rollers are tightly

secured to upper shin.

USING YOUr MAChINE

Summary of Contents for BE STRONG. NS 600X

Page 1: ...Be Strong Model NS 600X P N 001 6998 Rev A 09 22 2006 NS 600X Owners Manual Fitness Guide...

Page 2: ...Press 13 Front Shoulder Raise 14 Rear Deltiod Rows 14 Back Exercises Wide Pulldowns 15 Reverse Grip Pulldowns 15 Seated Lat Rows 16 Seated Low Row 16 Low Back Extensions 17 Arm Exercises Seated Tricep...

Page 3: ...stop and consult your physician 5 Inspect this machine for loose parts or signs of wear Pay special attention to the Seat Do not use if found in this condition contact Nautilus Customer Service 6 Thi...

Page 4: ...to provide the body support you need to exercise with proper form while avoiding injury As a supplier of fitness equipment to health clubs world wide the Nautilus name has become synonymous with Ulti...

Page 5: ...sition Press Arm Adjustment This pop pin adjustment allows proper positioning of all chest exercises seated rows and moves the arms out of the way for storage Simply pop the pin out and move it until...

Page 6: ...pulleys are in good condition and operating smoothly If cable appears to have any damage including bulging discoloration or any wires are exposed DO NOT USE MACHINE Contact your authorized Nautilus Fi...

Page 7: ...cally 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 a...

Page 8: ...acks 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 ad...

Page 9: ...10 15 Body Part Exercise Sets Reps 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 real...

Page 10: ...ovement as you lower the weight Move slowly on each rep Use a pace that will allow you to stop the movement instantly at any point in the rep Count three seconds up and three seconds down and work to...

Page 11: ...scle at the point of full contraction and resist the movement as you lower the weight Move slowly on each rep Use a pace that will allow you to stop the movement instantly at any point in the rep Coun...

Page 12: ...at all Muscles worked This exercise emphasizes the chest muscles pectoralis major especially the upper portion It also involves the front shoulder muscles anterior deltoid a portion of the middle delt...

Page 13: ...that your elbows travel only slightly behind your shoulders if at all For normal pressing pushing patterns of movement you may choose to allow the shoulder blades to float forward and backward natura...

Page 14: ...uring the entire motion Key points Maintain a 90 degree angle between your upper arms and the sides of your torso during the exercise For normal pulling rowing patterns of movement you may choose to a...

Page 15: ...r and rear deltoid which make up the large pulling muscles of your upper back It also involves the muscles on the front of your upper arms the biceps group which are responsible for bending your elbow...

Page 16: ...ts Do not bend your torso forward at any point Do not lose spinal alignment keep chest lifted Muscles worked This exercise emphasizes the latissimus dorsi teres major and rear deltoid muscles which ma...

Page 17: ...n in the cables Motion Keeping your chest lifted move your entire torso backward as a unit by pivoting at the hips Slowly return to the starting position without slouching or changing spinal alignment...

Page 18: ...are responsible for straightening your arms and assist in any upper body pushing or pressing motion Position Lat Station Starting position Grasp the lat bar at shoulder width with your palms down Adj...

Page 19: ...he front of the upper thigh quadriceps muscle group which are responsible for straightening your leg against resistance This powerful muscle group helps provide stability for the knee joint and is ess...

Page 20: ...foot muscles START FINISH LEG CURL Knee Extension Hip Extension Ankle Plantarflexion Muscles worked This exercise strengthens and develops the muscles of your buttocks area gluteus maximus Remember th...

Page 21: ...ips or outer thigh There is no exercise that will burn fat from a specific area This exercise will however strengthen the muscles on the sides of your hips gluteus medius especially on the standing su...

Page 22: ...exercise for losing fat from your thighs It will not make your thighs smaller Use it to develop hip strength and stability Keeping your hips and spine perfectly still Do not bend at knee Muscles worke...

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