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BEGINNER’S GUIDELINES

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Work out at least two times a week.

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Include six to eight exercises that train major muscle groups.

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Perform two or three sets of at least eight to 12 repetitions.

AEROBIC

Exercise that primarily uses oxygen to burn fuel at low to moder-

ate levels of intensity. Running and jogging are examples of 

aerobic exercise.

ANAEROBIC

Exercise that primarily uses the body’s stored fuel for 

energy. Intense weight lifting is an example of an anaerobic exer-

cise.

ATROPHY

Decrease of a muscle caused by the decrease in the size of its 

cells because of inactivity.

BALLISTIC STRETCHING

A stretching technique that involves a bouncing or bobbing move-

ment during the stretch. The final position is not held. This is not a 

recommended stretching technique.

BREATHING

Never hold your breath during any part of an exercise. Holding 

your breath may cause severe intra-thoracic 

pressure and raise blood pressure leading to dizziness, blackout 

or other    complications. The rule of thumb is to exhale on exer-

tion and inhale on the return part of the exercise.

CARDIOVASCULAR

Referring to the heart, lungs, and other periphery systems involved 

in the transport of oxygen throughout the body.

CHALLENGE YOUR MUSCLES

All strength training should progress gradually, using increases in 

weight until your goals are reached. Then, change your workout 

to include increased reps or a higher weight resistance. Alter the 

order of your exercises, 

perform multiple sets or different exercises to maintain results or 

reach new goals.

CHANGE ROUTINE

Beginner’s please note: If you want to make changes in the 

exercise routine that you do, wait until about the six to eight week 

point. Advanced lifters may want to change routines to avoid 

plateaus in gaining size or strength.

CIRCUIT TRAINING

Exercise stations that consist of various combinations of weight 

training, flexibility, calisthenics, and aerobic 

exercise.

CONCENTRIC MUSCLE ACTION

The muscle shortens while contracting against resistance.

ECCENTRIC MUSCLE ACTION

The muscle lengthens while contracting against resistance.

EXERCISE FREQUENCY

Exercise each muscle group 2-3 times per week. Allow a minimum 

of 48 hours rest for each muscle group worked. If you are doing a 

total-body workout, three training sessions per week, performed 

on every second day, is adequate.

EXERCISE LARGE MUSCLES FIRST

You should work your large muscle groups first (ie. squat, bench press, lat 

pulldown) before you exercise your small muscle groups (ie. biceps curls, 

tricep pressdowns, lateral raises). 

EXERCISE PROGRAM DURATION

A weight training routine should take anywhere from 45 minutes to one hour 

to complete. Add another 20 to 60 minutes when you include stretching, 

warm-up, aerobics and cool-down.

GIVE YOUR MUSCLES A REST

You’ll get the most out of strength training if you give your muscles at least 

48 hours rest to recover and rebuild between strength training workouts.

HYPERTROPHY

Enlargement of a muscle caused by an increase in the size of its cells in 

response to weight training.

INTENSITY

The degree to which the body is worked during exercise.

ISOKINETIC EXERCISE

Resistance is given at a fixed velocity of movement with 

accommodating intensity. A machine that moves you through an entire 

range of motion at a preset speed and will not change no matter how much 

pressure is put forth by the individual.

ISOMETRIC EXERCISE

Contracts the muscle statically without changing its length. 

Example: Attempting to lift a weight heavier than you can handle, but can-

not move.

ISOTONIC EXERCISE

Shortens and lengthens the muscle through a complete range of motion. 

This defines weight training with full range of motion.

MUSCLE FATIGUE

Fatigue is when you can’t possibly do another rep without 

sacrificing form. 

MUSCULAR ENDURANCE

The ability to perform repetitive muscular contractions against some resis-

tance. 

MUSCULAR STRENGTH

The maximum force that can be applied by a muscle during a single maxi-

mum contraction. 

OSTEOPOROSIS

A decrease in bone density.

PLYOMETRIC EXERCISE

A technique that includes specific exercises which encompass a rapid 

stretch of a muscle eccentrically, followed immediately by a rapid concen-

tric contraction of that muscle for the purpose of facilitating and developing 

a forceful explosive movement over a short period of time. Examples of 

these are using medicine balls for upper extremity and depth jumping for 

lower extremity.

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Page 2: ...dealer nearest you 2 Before You Begin Body Solid continually seeks ways to improve the performance specifications and product manuals in order to ensure that only superior products are released from o...

Page 3: ...time to read the instructions thoroughly Read each step in the assembly instructions and follow the steps in sequence Do not skip ahead If you skip ahead you may learn later that you have to disassem...

Page 4: ...ved with the lift Keeping proper form also includes maintaining control through an entire range of motion 4 Breath properly Inhale during the eccentric phase of the exercise and exhale during the lift...

Page 5: ...notes and other tips are included in the text Some pieces may have extra holes that you will not use Use only those holes indicated in the instructions and il lustrations NOTE To find out the length...

Page 6: ...rom falling over until Rear Leg B is attached B Attach Rear Leg B to Main Frame A as shown using Two 75 3 8 x 3 hex head bolt One 74 3 8 x 2 3 4 hex head bolt Six 56 3 8 washer Three 63 3 8 nylon lock...

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Page 8: ...lower frame to Main Frame A by using Two 75 3 8 x 3 hex head bolt Four 56 3 8 washer Two 63 3 8 nylon lock nut B Install lower Flat Plate E into Main Frame A using Two 70 3 8 x 2 1 2 hex head bolt Fo...

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Page 10: ...ed A Install Press Arms J and K into Press Arm Frame and secure using Two 73 3 8 x 2 1 2 carriage bolt Two 56 3 8 washer Two 63 3 8 nylon lock nut B Fully tighten fasteners Make sure there is no extra...

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Page 12: ...sher Fully tighten bolt Adjust cable length by screwing threaded cable attachment bolt as needed E Install Top Plate 45 and Selector Rod 2 assembly onto the Guide Rods F F Install Shaft Collars 44 ont...

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Page 14: ...ed A Install pre assembled Seat Assembly Q and Back Rest Assembly Q into adjustment sockets Install Safety Catch Bolts 65 and Spring Lock Washers 57 into ends of brackets B Turn the two locking T Shap...

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Page 16: ...es in Main Frame A under Back Pad Q in front of Seat Pad Q and into the lower hole in the leg extension C Install all remaining Plastic Washers 26 Foam Rollers 25 and Plastic End Caps 27 as shown D In...

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Page 18: ...r s Manual and be sure all warning labels are legible and intact Replacement Owner s Manuals and labels are available from your local dealer If you have any questions about the operation set up or mai...

Page 19: ...hine to be used until damaged or worn cables are replaced Important Cables are wear items It is your responsibility to prevent unexpected breakage The actual wire strands the fittings and the nylon co...

Page 20: ...trength training CABLES l While the machine is not in use Carefully run your fingers along the cable to feel for thinning or bulging areas Replace cables immediately at the first sign of damage or wea...

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Page 22: ...3 times per week Allow a minimum of 48 hours rest for each muscle group worked If you are doing a total body workout three training sessions per week performed on every second day is adequate EXERCISE...

Page 23: ...a given resistance with proper lifting technique Thus a set at a certain RM implies the set is performed to momentary voluntary fatigue 1RM is the heaviest resistance that can be used for one compete...

Page 24: ...ingested Plant sources of protein such as beans starchy vegetables nuts and grains do not always contain all eight amino acids Because of this vegetarians must consume a variety of protein containing...

Page 25: ...eriod between sets The results of using this method are normally increased muscular strength and mass If the desired outcome is to gain overall muscle mass your exercise prescription should lean towar...

Page 26: ...E FROM THE PREVIOUS WORKOUT Performing some exibility exercises is a good way to keep the blood owing through the sore area but do not train these muscles again until you are feeling recovered Speakin...

Page 27: ...Workouts If you re still sore from your previous workout you don t have to go back at it just because it s your scheduled day Give your body an extra day off to fully recover so when you return you w...

Page 28: ...y your current lifestyle to accommodate your new schedule It s very important to include the following basic components to achieve successful results v i i V i L i v L v ii v V i i L V i i V i i v V i...

Page 29: ...ree of muscle recovery before you hit them again FOR POWER AND MUSCLE MASS This is the method most often used by bodybuilders and is recommended only for the intermediate and advanced lifter The weigh...

Page 30: ...ment and muscular balance PULL UP UPRIGHT ROW LAT PULLDOWN SEATED ROW BENT OVER ROW HIGH ROW REVERSE GRIP PULLDOWN TRICEPS This three headed muscle on the back of your arm is involved in extension of...

Page 31: ...9 41 ANATOMY CHART 31 Best Company srl...

Page 32: ...42 FITNESS GOALS 32 Best Company srl...

Page 33: ...8 43 EXERCISE LOG 33 Best Company srl...

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Page 36: ...you feel you have reached your muscle s maximum distance Do not use fast hurried or reckless motions when stretching Fast and bouncy motions will increase the risk of injury The most common and most...

Page 37: ...back 7 Spinal Twist Pretzel MUSCLE S AFFECTED internal oblique external oblique and spinal erectors 1 Sitting with legs straight and upper body nearly vertical place right foot on left side of left kn...

Page 38: ...ECTED deltoids and pectoralis major 1 Sitting with legs straight and arms extended place palms on oor about 12 inches behind hips 2 Point ngers away backward from body 3 Slide hands backward and lean...

Page 39: ...kles point away from body and continue to pull chest towards legs Hold for 10 seconds Stretching the hamstrings with emphasis on insertion of the hamstrings and calves Stretching the hamstrings with e...

Page 40: ...nkle and continue to pull chest toward right leg Hold for 10 seconds 5 Point toes away from body and continue to pull chest toward right leg Hold for 10 seconds 6 Repeat process with the left leg 7 Re...

Page 41: ...econds 5 To stretch achilles tendon raise heels slightly Slightly ex the knees and then lower the heels This stretch will be felt in the achilles tendon 6 Hold for 10 to 15 seconds 7 For a more intens...

Page 42: ...Insert pin into weight stack at desired resistance level 2 Attach Stirrup Handle optional to high pulley cable or middle pulley cable 3 Stand sideways in front of the machine Grasp Handle with hand ne...

Page 43: ...the weight to pull your shoulders forward and downward 5 Use Trapezius strength to shrug your shoulders upward and backward as far as possible 6 Pause for a moment then slowly return to the starting...

Page 44: ...the same arc to the starting position Repeat movement 7 Exhale on exertion inhale on return motion Vi i Triceps 1 Insert pin into weight stack at desired resistance level 2 Attach Low Row Bar to low p...

Page 45: ...ment 6 Exhale on exertion inhale on return motion L i V Obliques Abdominals SHOULDERS WORKOUT 45 1 7 1 1 Insert pin into weight stack at desired resistance level 2 Attach the Low Row Bar to low pulley...

Page 46: ...6 Change sides and repeat with opposite leg i Hamstrings 1 Insert pin into weight stack at desired resistance level 2 Adjust seat pad height so that when seated the front of your ankles t under the bo...

Page 47: ...t side toward machine 3 Keeping your legs straight and your body balanced allow the weight to pull your leg across your body and toward the machine 4 Using Outer Thigh strength slowly pull your right...

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Page 52: ...ROLLER BAR 1 X 18 ACORN CAP NUT 3 16 pre installed RUBBER PAD 1 X 1 RUBBER GRIP 1 1 2 X 20 LAT BAR PAD RUBBER GRIP 1 1 2 X 6 SHAFT 1 2 X 3 FOOT CAPS 1 1 2 X 3 JAM NUT 3 8 BRONZE BUSHING 5 16 ID CHAIN...

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