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CAUTION Your Bodylastics system is not a toy. It is a serious piece of exercise equipment. In fact, what you have in your possession is the most powerful slingshot on the planet. Use it with caution and care! When using the door anchor, be sure to place it on the hinge side of the door and lock your door! When standing on the bands make sure to always wear athletic shoes, and position the bands securely under the arches of your feet.
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Scan the QR Code to go to the website and watch an unboxing video of the set that you have purchased. Get to know your Bodylastics set inside and out and make sure there is nothing missing. Watch the instruction and setup videos to learn how to use your Bodylastics Bands...
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Curl Bar Assembly Instructions Take the collapsed bar out of the travel bag and lay both halves down on a flat surface. CONNECTOR CHAIN HOLLOW END Hold a half in each hand and feed the connector chain into the half that has the hollow end.
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Curl Bar Assembly Instructions (cont.) PUSH BAR Push the solid end into the hollow end until TOGETHER it stops. Then twist the two halves of the bar until the notched out section from the solid end aligns with the stopper of the hollow end.
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Door Anchor Position Diagram Refer to this diagram for the door anchor position found in the exercise descriptions. Top of the door - Chest height - Waist height - Knee height - Close the anchor in the door so the anchor loop is on the side of Bottom of the door - the door facing you.
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Door Anchor Setup Locate the hinge side Open the loop of the of the door. The hinge door anchor. side is the the vertical side of the door that the door hinges are attached to. Push the loop of the Thread your band(s) anchor between the through the loop of...
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Ankle Strap Setup Place the strap Pull the end of the around your ankle strap back and with the soft stick the rough side cushioned side securely to the soft against your ankle. side. Thread the rough side Check to make sure of velcro through the that the strap is rectangular ring.
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Anywhere Anchor Setup Wrap the Pull the strap tight. Anywhere Anchor around a stationary object. Pull one loop Thread a band through the other through the padded loop. loop to double over your band, or clip a band directly onto the D-Ring to use a single length of elastic.
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Attaching The Clip Bands Attaching The Bands: To attach your Clip Resistance Bands to the handles and ankle straps simply clip them on to the metal rings. Increasing Resistance: Decreasing Resistance: To increase resistance, To decrease simply substitute the resistance, simply elastic for a thicker change out the one (thicker = more...
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Maintaining Your Bands Do not wrap your bands Never thread your band through Never clip your band around stationary objects. to an anchor loop. the ring of an ankle strap. Do not pull your bands side to side Do not stretch the bands Do not store your bands like a pulley.
CA: CAD 8.95 per item All other countries: Market price for shipping To place a warranty order go to https://bodylastics.com/warranty To contact us regarding your warranty please email support@bodylastics.com * Free Replacement Not Applicable For Products Used In Commercial Settings...
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Also make sure that you carefully inspect all equipment for any signs of damage prior to performing any exercise. Do not use any equipment that displays signs of damage or wear and instead contact support@bodylastics.com to arrange a replacement in accordance with the warranty.
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Area Targeted: Middle Chest Set up: Anchor Position: #1 - Top of the door. Bands: Thread the band(s) through the anchor and attach each end of the band(s) to an outer ring of the bar. Body Positioning: Stand close to the door with your back to the anchor. Position your head and shoulders in between the bar and the anchor.
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Area Targeted: Middle Chest Set up: Anchor Position: #2 - Chest height. Bands: Thread the band(s) through the anchor and attach each end of the band(s) to an outer ring of the bar. Body Positioning: Grip the center collar of the bar with one hand (palm facing forward) and stand 3 to 4 feet away from the door with your active side facing the door.
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Area Targeted: Biceps Set up: Anchor Position: Not required. Bands: Attach each end of the band(s) to an outer ring of the bar. Body Positioning: Stand on the band(s), hips-width apart. Now grip the bar with each hand with palms facing up (choose the width that feels the most comfortable) and stand up straight.
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Reverse Biceps Curls MUSCLE GROUP BICEPS...
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Area Targeted: Biceps Set up: Anchor Position: Not required. Bands: Attach each end of the band(s) to an outer ring of the bar. Body Positioning: Stand on the band(s), hips-width apart. Now grip the bar with each hand with palms facing down (choose the width that feels the most comfortable) and stand up straight.
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Area Targeted: Biceps Set up: Anchor Position: #4 - Knee height. Bands: Thread the band(s) through the anchor and attach both ends of the band(s) to the center ring. Body Positioning: Grip the bar with each hand, shoulders width apart, palms facing up. Sit down 3 to 4 feet from the door while facing the door.
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Forward Triceps Extension MUSCLE GROUP TRICEPS...
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Area Targeted: Triceps Set up: Anchor Position: #2 - Chest height. Bands: Thread the band(s) through the anchor and attach each end of the band(s) to an outer ring of the bar. Body Positioning: Stand close to the door/anchor point with your back to the anchor. Position your head and shoulders in between the bar and the anchor point.
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Kneeling Triceps Extension MUSCLE GROUP TRICEPS...
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Area Targeted: Triceps Set up: Anchor Position: #1 - Top of the door. Bands: Thread the band(s) through the anchor and attach both ends of the band(s) to the center ring of the bar. Body Positioning: Grip the bar with both hands close to the center with palms facing down. Kneel down, facing the door about one foot away from the door.
Overhead Triceps Extension MUSCLE GROUP TRICEPS...
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Area Targeted: Triceps Set up: Anchor Position: #1 - Top of the door. Bands: Thread the band(s) through the anchor and attach each end of the band(s) to an outer ring of the bar. Body Positioning: Grip the bar with both hands in a close grip, and stand about 3 feet from the door, with your back to the door.
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Area Targeted: Thighs & Butt Set up: Anchor Position: Not required. Bar: Attach an ankle strap to each end ring of the bar. Bands: Attach each end of the band(s) to an ankle strap. Body Positioning: Stand on the band(s) with both feet and hips-width apart. Squat down, press the bar over your head and rest it on your shoulders, right below your neck (not on your neck).
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Area Targeted: Thighs & Butt Set up: Anchor Position: Not required. Bands: Attach each end of the band(s) to an outer ring of the bar. Body Positioning: Stand on the band(s) with one foot in front. Take a big step backward with the other leg.
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Area Targeted: Thighs & Butt Set up: Anchor Position: Not required. Bar: Attach an ankle strap to each end ring of the bar. Bands: Attach each end of the band(s) to an ankle strap. Body Positioning: Stand on the band(s) with both feet hip-width apart. Squat down and rest the bar on the front of your shoulders with your arms interlocked (making a box) and elbows up at shoulder height.
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Area Targeted: Side Abs Set up: Anchor Position: #2 - Chest height. Bands: Attach each end of the band(s) to an outer ring of the bar. Body Positioning: Stand about 3 to 4 feet away from the door, with your side facing the door.
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Area Targeted: Side and Middle Abs Set up: Anchor Position: #1 - Top of the door. Bands: Thread the band(s) through the anchor and attach both ends of the band(s) to one outer ring on the bar. Body Positioning: Grip the bar with both hands, one on each side of the center collar. Turn your body so that your side is facing the door.
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Area Targeted: Side Abs Set up: Anchor Position: #5 - Bottom of the door. Bands: Thread the band(s) through the anchor and attach both ends of the band(s) to one outer ring on the bar. Body Positioning: Grip the bar with both hands, one on each side of the center collar. Turn your body so that your side is facing the door.
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Area Targeted: Middle Abs Set up: Anchor Position: #1 - Top of the door. Bands: Thread the band(s) through the anchor and attach both ends of the band(s) to one center ring on the bar. Body Positioning: Grip the bar with a close grip, palms down, and kneel down about 2 feet away from the door, facing the door.
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Standing Front Shoulder Raise MUSCLE GROUP SHOULDERS...
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Area Targeted: Front Shoulder Set up: Anchor Position: Not required. Bands: Attach each end of the band(s) to an outer ring of the bar. Body Positioning: Stand on the band(s), hips-width apart. Now grip the bar with each hand (shoulders width apart) and stand up straight with your back straight, head straight, chest up, and stomach tight.
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Area Targeted: Side Shoulder Set up: Anchor Position: Not required. Bands: Attach each end of the band(s) to an outer ring of the bar. Body Positioning: Stand on the middle of the band(s) with the foot on the same side of the shoulder that you are going to work.
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Area Targeted: Front/Side Shoulder Set up: Anchor Position: Not required. Bands: Thread the band(s) through the anchor & attach each end of the band(s) to an outer ring of the bar. Body Positioning: Stand on the middle of the band with one foot slightly forward. Bend down and grip the bar and raise it so that your hands are right above your shoulders and your elbows are down.
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Area Targeted: Top of Shoulders Set up: Anchor Position: Not required. Bands: Attach each end of the band(s) to an outer ring of the bar. Body Positioning: Stand on the band(s) hips-width apart. Now bend down and grip the bar, slightly wider than shoulders width with both hands (palms facing behind you), and stand up straight with your back straight, head straight, chest up, and stomach tight.
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Area Targeted: Rear Shoulder Set up: Anchor Position: #1 - Top of the door. Bands: Thread the band(s) through the anchor and attach each end of the band(s) to an outer ring of the bar. Body Positioning: Grip the bar with each hand, shoulders width apart, palms facing down. Stand 3 to 4 feet from the door while facing the door.
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Area Targeted: Front and Side Shoulder Set up: Anchor Position: Not required. Bands: Attach each end of the band(s) to an outer ring of the bar. Body Positioning: Stand on the band(s) hips-width apart. Now grip the bar towards the center of the bar with both hands (palms facing behind you) and stand up straight with your back straight, head straight, chest up, and stomach tight.
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Standing One Arm Back Row MUSCLE GROUP BACK...
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Area Targeted: Outer Back Set up: Anchor Position: Not required. Bands: Attach each end of the band(s) to an outer ring of the bar. Body Positioning: Using a staggered stance (one foot slightly back) and step on the middle of the band with the back leg. Bend down and grip the bar from the center collar with the arm that is on the same side as the back leg.
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Straight Arm Lat Extension MUSCLE GROUP BACK...
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Area Targeted: Outer Back Set up: Anchor Position: #1 - Top of the door. Bands: Thread the band(s) through the anchor and attach each end of the band(s) to an outer ring of the bar. Body Positioning: Grip the bar with each hand towards the outer ring with palms facing down.
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Seated Wide Grip Lat Pull MUSCLE GROUP BACK...
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Area Targeted: Outer Back Set up: Anchor Position: #1 - Top of the door. Bands: Thread the band(s) through the anchor and attach each end of the band(s) to an outer ring of the bar. Body Positioning: Grip the bar with each hand towards the outside of the bar. Sit close to the door, facing the door, with your knees bent.
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Area Targeted: Outer Back Set up: Anchor Position: #2 - Chest height. Bands: Thread the band(s) through the anchor and attach each end of the band(s) to an outer ring of the bar. Body Positioning: Grip the bar with each hand, shoulders width apart, palms facing up. Stand 3 to 4 feet from the door while facing the door.
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Seated Back Extension MUSCLE GROUP BACK...
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Area Targeted: Middle Back (along Spine) Set up: Anchor Position: #4 - Knee height. Bands: Thread the band(s) through the anchor and attach each end of the band(s) to an outer ring of the bar. Body Positioning: Grip the bar with each hand, shoulders width apart, palms facing down. Sit down 3 to 4 feet from the door while facing the door.
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Area Targeted: Entire Posterior Set up: Anchor Position: #5 - Bottom of the door. Bands: Thread the band(s) through the anchor and attach each end of the band(s) to an outer ring of the bar. Body Positioning: Grip the bar with each hand, shoulders width apart, palms facing down. Stand 3 to 4 feet from the door while facing the door.
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Also make sure that you carefully inspect all equipment for any signs of damage prior to performing any exercise. Do not use any equipment that displays signs of damage or wear and instead contact support@bodylastics.com to arrange a replacement in accordance with the warranty.
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Area Targeted: Middle, Upper Chest Set up: Anchor Position: #4 - Knee height. Bands: Attach each end of the band(s) to a handle. Body Positioning: Grip a handle in each hand, and stand 3 to 4 feet away from the door with your back to the door.
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Double Point Chest Press MUSCLE GROUP CHEST...
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Area Targeted: Middle, Upper Chest Set up: Anchor Position: #4 - Knee height. Bands: Attach each end of the first band to a handle, and each end of a second band to an ankle strap. Body Positioning: Secure an ankle strap on each arm, above the elbow, and grip a handle from the first band in each hand.
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Resisted Standard Push Up MUSCLE GROUP CHEST...
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Area Targeted: Middle Chest Set up: Anchor Position: Not required. Bands: Wrap the band(s) around your body so that the band(s) are around your back. Body Positioning: Lay on the floor and place your palms over the band(s), on each side, so that there is no slack.
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Standing One Arm Chest Fly (Mid) MUSCLE GROUP CHEST...
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Area Targeted: Middle Chest Set up: Anchor Position: #2 - Chest height. Bands: Attach both ends of the band(s) to one handle, and grip the handle with one hand. Body Positioning: Stand 3 to 4 feet away from the door with your active side facing the door.
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Kneeling One Arm Chest Fly MUSCLE GROUP CHEST...
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Area Targeted: Middle Chest Set up: Anchor Position: #1 - Top of the door. Bands: Attach both ends of the band(s) to one handle, and grip the handle with one hand. Body Positioning: Kneel 3 to 4 feet away from the door, with your active side facing the door.
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Area Targeted: Biceps Set up: Anchor Position: Not required. Bands: Attach a handle to each end of the band(s). Body Positioning: Stand on the band(s) hips width apart. Now take a handle in each hand and stand up straight. Keep your back straight, head straight, chest up and stomach tight. Start with your arms straight down with palms facing forward, and elbows tight to your sides.
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Standing Hammer Curl MUSCLE GROUP BICEPS...
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Area Targeted: Biceps Set up: Anchor Position: Not required. Bands: Attach a closed ankle strap to each end of the band(s) and grip the loop of a strap with each hand. Your fingers should be inside the loop, and thumb on the outside. Body Positioning: Stand on the band(s) hips width apart and stand up straight.
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Standing One Arm Preacher Curl MUSCLE GROUP BICEPS...
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Area Targeted: Biceps Set up: Anchor Position: Not required. Bands: Wrap the band(s) once around the foot on the same side of your active arm, and then attach both ends of the band(s) to one handle. Grip the handle with the hand of your active arm. Body Positioning: Keep your back flat, head straight and chest up.
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Seated Preacher Curl MUSCLE GROUP BICEPS...
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Area Targeted: Biceps Set up: Anchor Position: #5 - Bottom of the door. Bands: Attach each end of the band(s) to a handle. Body Positioning: Grip a handle in each hand and sit facing the door with your toes 2 to 3 feet from the door.
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Area Targeted: Biceps Set up: Anchor Position: #5 - Bottom of the door. Bands: Attach each end of the band(s) to a handle. Body Positioning: Grip a handle in each hand and lay on your back with your toes 1 to 2 feet away from the door.
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Kneeling Extension MUSCLE GROUP TRICEPS...
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Area Targeted: Triceps Set up: Anchor Position: #1 - Top of the door. Bands: Grip an end of the band(s) in each hand, right above the clip. Body Positioning: Kneel down, facing the door about one foot away from the door. Keep your back straight, head straight, chest up and stomach tight.
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Area Targeted: Triceps Set up: Anchor Position: #3 - Waist height. Bands: Attach a closed ankle strap to each end of the band(s) and grip the loop of a strap with each hand. Your fingers should be inside the loop, and thumb on the outside. Body Positioning: Stand 3 to 4 feet from the door while facing the door.
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Area Targeted: Triceps Set up: Anchor Position: #2 - Chest height. Bands: Attach each end of the band(s) to a handle. Body Positioning: Grip a handle with each hand and stand about 3 feet from the door, with your back to the door. Stagger your legs, with one leg in front. Start with your upper arms up at parallel with the floor, hands close to your head (at eye level), and palms facing forward.
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Cross Body Extension MUSCLE GROUP TRICEPS...
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Area Targeted: Triceps Set up: Anchor Position: #1 - Top of the door. Bands: Attach a closed ankle strap to both ends of the band(s) and grip the loop of the strap with the hand of your active arm. Your fingers should be inside the loop, and thumb on the outside. Body Positioning: Stand about 3 feet away from the door with your inactive side facing the door.
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Area Targeted: Triceps Set up: Anchor Position: #5 - Bottom of the door. Bands: Attach a closed ankle strap to each end of the band(s) and grip the loop of a strap with each hand. Your fingers should be inside the loop, and thumb on the outside. Body Positioning: Grip an ankle strap, or handle in each hand and lay on the floor with your body facing away from the door, and your head about 2 to 3 feet away from the door.
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Calf Raise (Arms Up) MUSCLE GROUP LEGS...
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Area Targeted: Calves Set up: Anchor Position: #5 - Bottom of the door. Bands: Attach each end of the band(s) to a handle. Body Positioning: Grip a handle in each hand and stand 1 to 2 feet away from the door with your back to the door.
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Area Targeted: Thighs & Butt Set up: Anchor Position: Not required. Bands: Attach each end of the band(s) to a handle. Body Positioning: Stagger your feet with one foot in front. Now stand on the band(s) with your front foot. Grip a handle in each hand and raise your hands up to shoulder height. With your back straight, head straight, elbows back, and chest up, lower your hips straight down until your front thigh is almost parallel with the floor.
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Lying Hamstrings Curl MUSCLE GROUP LEGS...
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Area Targeted: Hamstrings Set up: Anchor Position: #5 - Bottom of the door. Bands: Attach each end of the band to an ankle strap. Body Positioning: Wrap the ankle straps around your ankles and lay on the floor 3 to 4 feet away from the door.
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Area Targeted: Butt (Gluteus Maximus) Set up: Anchor Position: #5 - Bottom of the door. Bands: Attach both ends of the band to one ankle strap. Body Positioning: Now secure the ankle strap around the ankle of your active leg, with the ring in the front.
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Area Targeted: Thighs & Butt Set up: Anchor Position: Not required. Bands: Attach each end of the band(s) to a handle. Body Positioning: Stand on the band(s) with both feet, hips width apart. Squat down and grip a handle in each hand. Raise the handles up to shoulder height, with the bands behind your arms, palms facing forward.
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Area Targeted: Middle Abs Set up: Anchor Position: #1 - Top of the door. Bands: Grip each side of the band, right above the clips or handles. Body Positioning: Kneel down about 2 feet away from the door, facing the door. Hold your hands close to your forehead and position your arms so that your elbows are about 6 inches apart and facing down.
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Area Targeted: Side Abs Set up: Anchor Position: #2 - Chest height. Bands: Attach both ends of the band(s) to one handle, and grip the handle with both hands. Body Positioning: Stand about 3 to 4 feet away from the door, with your side facing the door.
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Area Targeted: Middle Abs Set up: Anchor Position: #5 - Bottom of the door. Bands: Attach each end of the band(s) to an ankle strap. Body Positioning: Grip an ankle strap, or handle in each hand and lay on the floor facing away from the door with your knees bent, and feet flat on the floor.
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Area Targeted: Side and Middle Abs Set up: Anchor Position: #1 - Top of the door. Bands: Attach both ends of the band(s) to one handle, and grip the handle with both hands. Body Positioning: Stand about 2 feet away from the door. Turn your body so that your side is facing the door.
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Area Targeted: Front/Side Shoulder Set up: Anchor Position: Not required. Bands: Attach each end of the band(s) to a handle. Body Positioning: Stagger your feet with one foot in front. Now stand on the band(s) with your front foot. Grip a handle in each hand and stand up straight. With the bands in front of your arms and palms facing forward, bring your arms up to goal post position (upper arms parallel, and forearms perpendicular with the floor).
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Area Targeted: Rear Shoulder Set up: Anchor Position: #2 - Chest height. Bands: Attach a handle to each end of the band(s). Body Positioning: Grip a handle in each hand and stand 3 to 4 feet away from the door while facing the door.
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Standing Front Raise MUSCLE GROUP SHOULDERS...
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Area Targeted: Front Shoulder Set up: Anchor Position: Not required. Bands: Attach each end of the band(s) to a handle. Body Positioning: Stand on the band(s) hips width apart. Now grip a handle in each hand and stand up straight with your back straight, head straight, chest up, and stomach tight. Your arms should be straight and down with palms facing your thighs, on top of your thighs.
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Standing Lateral Raise MUSCLE GROUP SHOULDERS...
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Area Targeted: Side Shoulder Set up: Anchor Position: Not required. Bands: Attach a closed ankle strap to each end of the band(s) and position a strap over each wrist with the ring on the bottom. Body Positioning: Stand on the band(s) hips width apart and stand up straight with your back straight, head straight, chest up, and stomach tight.
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Area Targeted: Outer Back Set up: Anchor Position: #1 - Top of the door. Bands: Attach a handle to each end of the band(s). Body Positioning: Grip a handle with each hand and kneel down on one knee, 3 to 4 feet from the door while facing the door.
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Reverse Grip Pull Down MUSCLE GROUP BACK...
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Area Targeted: Outer Back Set up: Anchor Position: #1 - Top of the door. Bands: Attach a handle to each end of the band(s). Body Positioning: Grip a handle with each hand and kneel down on one knee, 3 to 4 feet from the door while facing the door.
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Area Targeted: Outer Back Set up: Anchor Position: #4 - Knee height. Bands: Attach a handle to each end of the band(s). Body Positioning: Grip a handle in each hand and squat 3 to 4 feet from the door while facing the door.
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Bent Over Row (Heavy Pants) MUSCLE GROUP BACK...
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Area Targeted: Outer Back Set up: Anchor Position: Not required. Bands: No adjustment required. Body Positioning: Lay the band(s) on the floor and stand on the band(s) with your feet hips width apart. The length of the band on each side from the outside of your foot to the clip or handle should be about 6 inches.
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Standing Extension (Band) MUSCLE GROUP BACK...
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Area Targeted: Middle Back (along Spine) Set up: Anchor Position: #5 - Bottom of the door. Bands: No adjustment required. Body Positioning: While facing the door bend forward and grip a side of the band with each hand, so that the band is just starting to stretch. Position your lower body far enough away from the door so that when you bend forward, your head is close to the door, but does not touch it.
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