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Side Bend with Straight Arms

 

MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: 

external oblique, 

 

latissimus dorsi and serratus anterior

1. 

Stand with feet 14 to 16 inches apart.

2. 

Interlace the fingers with palms facing each other.

3. 

Reach upward with straight arms.

4. 

Keeping arms straight, lean from waist to left side.

 

Do not bend knees.

5. 

After moving as far as possible, hold for 10 seconds.

6. 

Repeat to the left side.

Stretching the 

sides, upper 

back and 

shoulders

 

 

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Seated Lean-Back

 

MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: 

deltoids and pectoralis major

1. 

Sitting with legs straight and arms extended, place palms on floor 

 

about 12 inches behind hips.

2. 

Point fingers away (backward) from body.

3. 

Slide hands backward and lean backward.

4. 

Hold for 10 seconds.

Stretching

shoulders joints

 

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Straight Arms Behind Back

 

MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: deltoids and pectoralis major

1. 

Standing, place both arms behind back.

2. 

Interlock fingers with palms facing each other.

3. 

Straighten arms fully.

4. 

Slowly raise the straight arms.

5. 

Hold for 10 to 15 seconds.

6. 

Keep head upright and neck relaxed.

Stretching the 

chest

Remember... do all stretches in a 

smooth, slow, controlled manner.

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Summary of Contents for BSG10X

Page 1: ...BSG10X O w n e r s M a n u a l 9 1 E 7 1 Best Company srl...

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...

Page 7: ...S T E P 9 4 2 6 3 00 342 0 5 4 5 4 3 502 4 2 5 0 0 43 7 7 2 2 1 STEP 7 S T E P 9 4 2 6 3 00 342 0 5 4 5 4 3 502 4 2 5 0 0 43 7 7 2 2 Above shows STEP 1 assembled and completed Best Company srl...

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...

Page 9: ...S T E P 11 2 STEP 9 S T E P 11 Above shows STEP 2 assembled and completed Best Company srl...

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...

Page 11: ...S T E P 13 3 4 4 2 4 3 STEP 11 S T E P 13 3 4 4 2 4 Above shows STEP 3 assembled and completed Best Company srl...

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...

Page 13: ...S T E P 15 4 STEP 13 Above shows STEP 4 assembled and completed S T E P 15 15 Best Company srl...

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...

Page 15: ...S T E P 17 5 STEP 15 Above shows STEP 5 assembled and completed S T E P 17 Best Company srl...

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...

Page 17: ...S T E P 19 6 STEP 17 Above shows STEP 6 assembled and completed S T E P 19 Best Company srl...

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...

Page 34: ...8 44 EXERCISE LOG 34 Best Company srl...

Page 35: ...8 45 EXERCISE LOG 35 Best Company srl...

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...

Page 48: ...48 HARDWARE Actual Size Shown 58 7 w z P z V PART PART PART PART PART Best Company srl...

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Page 50: ...PIVOT PRESS ARM RIGHT HANDLE LEFT HANDLE PRESS ARM PULLEY COVER UPPER FLOATING PULLEY BRACKET LEG PRESS PULLEY BRACKET LAT BAR LOW ROW BAR BACK SEAT PAD Li i Li i V i i i i i Hardware List 50 PART QTY...

Page 51: ...3 4 ID X 1 1 4 OD END CAP 1 X 2 ALLEN SCREW 5 16 X 3 8 FULL THREAD RUBBER GRIP 1 1 2 X 5 1 2 RUBBER GRIP 1 1 4 X 5 1 2 ROUND END CAP 1 1 2 ROUND END CAP 1 1 4 ROUND POP PIN PULLEY SPACER 3 8 ID PULLE...

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...

Page 53: ...speci cations and designs are subject to change without notice Even though we have prepared this manual with extreme care neither the publisher nor the author can accept responsibility for any errors...

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