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Welcome to a 

personalized fitness experience 

for your members

DISCOVERY

 BENCHES AND RACKS  

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

Thank you for purchasing Precor equipment. For complete operational instructions and troubleshooting, view the product information at 

www.precor.com.

You can find English-language workout and training videos on our Education page at

 

www.precor.com/education

, or visit 

our PrecorInc channel on

 

www.youtube.com

.

Make sure your trainers regularly read our blog (select languages) at 

www.precor.com

 for MORE ideas about fitness  

routines and advice from trusted industry experts.

User Safety

•  Read all of the warnings on the equipment and obtain instructions on the use of the  

equipment.

•  DO NOT exceed maximum weight capacities.
•  If you do not understand how to operate a piece of equipment, ask someone from the facility 

such as a trainer to demonstrate how to use it and to explain any safety instructions. 

•  Visually ensure lifting bar catch rods are fully engaged and seated in their hooks before  

releasing the load and exiting the equipment.

•  Make sure adjustment features are set securely in place or locked securely in position.
•  ALWAYS set both bar catches when available on a equipment.
•  PROPER bar catch height depends on the exercise performed.
•  Make sure all weight and weight plates are properly secured before and after you execute  

a lift. 

•  Use proper form and technique when you lift weights. 
•  If you're doing an exercise that involves pressing a weight above your head or positioning  

a bar over your body, always use a spotter.

•  ALWAYS make sure the weight plates are fully engaged and safety collars are secured.

General Guidelines

For the best results on your exercise program, consult with a certified fitness professional.

•  Start your exercise program conservatively and always warm up your muscles before  

exercising.

•  Perform light cardiovascular exercise or calisthenics for several minutes, followed by active or 

dynamic stretching, to prepare your body. 

•  Start with a weight for each exercise that is easily performed for the full range of your motion. 
•  Focus on good posture and engaging your abdominal, back and gluteal muscles to stabilize  

your body during all exercises. 

•  Pay attention to how your body feels during and after training, and adapt your program  

accordingly. 

•  If an exercise feels too easy, increase your training load or change your training position. 

•  If an exercise feels uncomfortable, modify your exercise by changing the training load or 

movement pathway.

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