Body Solid Home Gym FID 46 User Manual

by  
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Body-Solid  
F I D 4 6  
F l a t / I n c l i n e / D e c l i n e  
B e n c h  
Table of Contents  
SSaaffeettyyIInnssttrruuccttiioonnss .................................. pp..33  
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 3  
SSaaffeettyyIInnssttrruuccttiioonnss .................................. pp..33  
AAsssseemmbbllyyIInnssttrruuccttiioonnss ........................ pp..33--1100  
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . p .3-10  
AAsssseemmbbllyyIInnssttrruuccttiioonnss ........................ pp..33--1100  
WWaarrnniinngg,,SSaaffeettyy&&MMaaiinntteennaannccee ............ pp..1111  
Warning, Safety & Maintenance . . . . . . p. 11  
WWaarrnniinngg,,SSaaffeettyy&&MMaaiinntteennaannccee ............ pp..1111  
SSaaffeettyyGGuuiiddeelliinneess .................................. pp..1122  
Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 12  
SSaaffeettyyGGuuiiddeelliinneess .................................. pp..1122  
PPhhrraasseess,,TTeerrmmss,,TTiippss&&GGuuiiddeelliinneess ....pp..1133--1144  
Phrases, Terms, Tips & Guidelines . .p. 13-14  
PPhhrraasseess,,TTeerrmmss,,TTiippss&&GGuuiiddeelliinneess ....pp..1133--1144  
NNuuttrriittiioonn ..................................................pp..1155  
Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 15  
NNuuttrriittiioonn ..................................................pp..1155  
EExxeerrcciisseePPrreessccrriippttiioonn ..............................pp..1166  
Exercise Prescription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 16  
EExxeerrcciisseePPrreessccrriippttiioonn ..............................pp..1166  
TTrraaiinniinnggTTiippss ..........................................pp..1177  
Training Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 17  
TTrraaiinniinnggTTiippss ..........................................pp..1177  
CCoommmmoonnTTrraaiinniinnggMMiissttaakkeess ....................pp..1188  
Common Training Mistakes . . . . . . . . . .p. 18  
CCoommmmoonnTTrraaiinniinnggMMiissttaakkeess ....................pp..1188  
SSeettttiinnggUUppYYoouurrPPeerrssoonnaallPPrrooggrraamm ..........pp..1199  
Setting Up Your Personal Program . . . . .p.19  
SSeettttiinnggUUppYYoouurrPPeerrssoonnaallPPrrooggrraamm ..........pp..1199  
DDeetteerriinneeYYoouurrTTrraaiinniinnggMMeetthhoodd................pp..2200  
Deterine Your Training Method . . . . . . . .p. 20  
DDeetteerriinneeYYoouurrTTrraaiinniinnggMMeetthhoodd................pp..2200  
EExxeerrcciisseeTTiippss ..........................................pp..2211  
Exercise Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 21  
EExxeerrcciisseeTTiippss ..........................................pp..2211  
AAnnaattoommyyCChhaarrtt ........................................pp..2222  
Anatomy Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 22  
AAnnaattoommyyCChhaarrtt ........................................pp..2222  
FFiittnneessssGGooaallss ..........................................pp..2233  
Fitness Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 23  
FFiittnneessssGGooaallss ..........................................pp..2233  
EExxeerrcciisseeLLoogg ......................................pp..2244--2266  
Exercise Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 24-26  
EExxeerrcciisseeLLoogg ......................................pp..2244--2266  
SSttrreettcchhiinngg&&FFlleexxiibbiilliittyy ..........................pp..2277  
Stretching & Flexibility . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 27  
SSttrreettcchhiinngg&&FFlleexxiibbiilliittyy ..........................pp..2277  
SSttrreettcchhiinngg&&WWaarrmm--UUpp//CCooooll--DDoowwnn ..pp..2288--3377  
Stretching & Warm-Up / Cool-Down .p. 28-37  
SSttrreettcchhiinngg&&WWaarrmm--UUpp//CCooooll--DDoowwnn ..pp..2288--3377  
BBuuiillddTThheeUUllttiimmaatteeFFiittnneessssCCeenntteerr ..........pp..3388  
Build The Ultimate Fitness Center . . . . .p. 38  
BBuuiillddTThheeUUllttiimmaatteeFFiittnneessssCCeenntteerr ..........pp..3388  
NNootteess ................................................pp..3399--4400  
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 39-40  
NNootteess ................................................pp..3399--4400  
RReeffeerreenncceeDDrraawwiinnggss ........................ pp..4411--4422  
Reference Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 41-42  
RReeffeerreenncceeDDrraawwiinnggss ........................ pp..4411--4422  
HHaarrddwwaarreeDDiiaaggrraammss .......................... pp..4422--4433  
Hardware Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 42-43  
HHaarrddwwaarreeDDiiaaggrraammss .......................... pp..4422--4433  
MMaaiinnffrraammeePPaarrttssLLiisstt,,  
Mainframe Parts List,  
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HHaarrddwwaarreePPaarrttssLLiisstt,,PPaaddssLLiisstt&&  
Hardware Parts List, Pads List &  
Hardware Parts List, Pads List &  
LLaabbeellss//DDeeccaallssLLiisstt .............................. pp..4444  
Labels / Decals List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 44  
Labels / Decals List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 44  
EExxppllooddeeddVViieewwDDiiaaggrraamm ........................ pp..4455  
Exploded View Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 45  
Exploded View Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 45  
F I D 4 6  
A s s e m b l y  
I n s t r u c t i o n s  
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O W N E R ’S  
M A N U A L  
A s s e m b l y I n s t r u c t i o n s  
You must review and follow the instructions in this Owner’s Manual. If you do not assemble and use the  
PowerLIFT FID Bench according to these guidelines, you could void the Body-Solid warranty.  
Assembly of the PowerLIFT FID Bench takes professional installers about 45 minutes to complete. If this is  
the first time you have assembled this type of equipment, plan on significantly more time.  
Professional installers are recommended.  
However, if you acquire the appropriate tools and follow the assembly steps sequentially, the process will take  
time, but is fairly easy.  
Required Tools  
Assembly Tips  
The tools that you must obtain before assembling • The PowerLIFT FID Bench comes in one box. Be  
the PowerLIFT FID Bench include:  
careful to assemble components in the sequence  
presented in this guide.  
6mm Hex Key (you need two)  
14mm Open-End Wrench  
17mm Open-End Wrench  
14mm Box Wrench  
• With so many assembled parts, proper alignment and  
adjustment is critical. While tightening the nuts and  
bolts, be sure to leave room for adjustments.  
• Read all “Notes” on each page before beginning  
each step.  
17mm Box Wrench  
• While you may be able to assemble the PowerLIFT  
bench using the illustrations only, important safety  
notes and other tips are included in the text.  
Installation Requirements  
Follow these installation requirements when assembling  
the PowerLIFT FID Bench:  
Fill out and mail warranty card.  
IMPORTANT!  
Set up the PowerLIFT bench on a solid, flat surface.  
A smooth, flat surface under the bench helps keep it  
level. A level bench has fewer malfunctions.  
• Before you begin you should fold out pages 42 and 43.  
This is a quick reference guide that shows all hardware  
parts (in actual size) along with the corresponding  
key numbers on the assembly instructions.  
Provide ample space around the bench. Open  
space around the bench allows for easier access.  
Insert all bolts in the same direction. For aesthetic  
purposes, insert all bolts in the same direction  
unless specified (in text or illustrations) to do otherwise.  
Leave room for adjustments. Tighten fasteners such as  
bolts, nuts, and screws so the unit is stable, but leave  
room for adjustments. Do not fully tighten fasteners  
until instructed in the assembly steps to do so.  
Do not fully tighten bolts until  
instructed to do so.  
CAUTION: Obtain assistance! Do not attempt to assemble  
the PowerLIFT Gym by yourself. Review the Installation  
Requirements before proceeding with the following steps.  
Note: Due to continuing product improvements, specifications 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 in, or  
omission from, the information given.  
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Be careful to assemble all components  
in the sequence they are presented.  
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IMPORTANT! Before you begin you should  
fold-out pages 42 and 43.  
This is a quick reference guide that shows all hardware parts (in actual size)  
along with the corresponding key numbers on the assembly instructions.  
A.  
Attach front leg (A) to mainframe (B) with brace plate (D) as shown using:  
two 29 (square neck carriage bolt 10mm x 95mm)  
two 36 (flat washer 10mm)  
two 32 (nylon lock nut 10mm)  
B.  
C.  
Attach back leg (C) to mainframe (B) with brace plate (D) as shown using:  
two 29 (square neck carriage bolt 10mm x 95mm)  
two 36 (flat washer 10mm)  
two 32 (nylon lock nut 10mm)  
Attach chrome adjustment tube (F) to the front of the mainframe (B) with the adjustment holes facing  
out on the left side as shown. Use the following:  
one 24 (hex bolt 10mm x 80mm partial thread)  
two 36 (flat washer 10mm)  
one 32 (nylon lock nut 10mm)  
D.  
E.  
Slide adjustment carriage (E) over chrome adjustment tube (F) as shown with the pop pin knob on the left  
side of the bench. (You may have to unscrew the pop pin to slide it on to the chrome adjustment tube).  
Attach seat pivot (G) to mainframe (B) using:  
one 23 (hex bolt 10mm x 110mm partial thread)  
two 36 (flat washer 10mm)  
one 32 (nylon lock nut 10mm)  
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Inch  
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Be careful to assemble all components  
in the sequence they are presented.  
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A.  
See Note 1. Install 210mm (8 1/4”) long bolt (21) thru left side of seat brace (H), and then seat pivot (G), and  
then thru right side seat brace (H), using the center hole on each seat brace as shown. Use the following:  
one 21 (hex bolt 10mm x 210mm partial thread)  
two 36 (flat washer 10mm)  
one 32 (nylon lock nut 10mm)  
B.  
C.  
D.  
See Note 2. Install 165mm (6 1/2”) bolt (22) thru the lower hole on the left side of back brace (J),  
and then thru the adjustment carriage (E), and then thru the right side of back brace (J) as shown using:  
one 22 (hex bolt 10mm x 165mm partial thread)  
two 36 (flat washer 10mm)  
one 32 (nylon lock nut 10mm)  
See Note 3. Install 165mm (6 1/2") bolt (22) thru left side of back brace (J), and thru back pivot on  
mainframe (B), and then thru right side of back brace (J) as shown using:  
one 22 (hex bolt 10mm x 165mm partial thread)  
two 36 (flat washer 10mm)  
one 32 (nylon lock nut 10mm)  
See Note 4. Connect seat braces (H) and back braces (J). Install as shown and described using:  
two 25 (hex bolt 10mm x 60mm partial thread)  
four 36 (flat washer 10mm)  
two 32 (nylon lock nut 10mm)  
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Inch  
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Be careful to assemble all components  
in the sequence they are presented.  
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A.  
See Note 1. Install all four handles (K, L, M, and N) on to seat braces (H) and back braces (J).  
Install as shown and described using:  
eight 26 (hex bolt 10mm x 40mm full thread)  
sixteen 36 (flat washer 10mm)  
eight 32 (nylon lock nut 10mm)  
B.  
C.  
Install seat pad (P) on to both seat braces (H). Tighten pad bolts to a snug fit. Do not  
over-tighten any pad bolts. Over-tightening pad bolts will cause T-nuts in pads to strip out. Install using:  
four 30 (hex bolt 8mm x 60mm partial thread)  
four 37 (spring lock washer 8mm)  
four 38 (flat washer 8mm)  
Install back pad (Q) on to both back braces (J). Tighten pad bolts to a snug fit. Do not over-tighten any  
pad bolts. Over-tightening pad bolts will cause T-nuts in pads to strip out. Install using:  
four 30 (hex bolt 8mm x 60mm partial thread)  
four 37 (spring lock washer 8mm)  
four 38 (flat washer 8mm)  
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Inch  
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Be careful to assemble all components  
in the sequence they are presented.  
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A.  
Slide main post (T) into main post receiver of mainframe (B). Lock in place with adjustment pin (13).  
Note: this leg developer main post is adjustable to properly align the pivot point with your knee joint  
and accommodate all size users.  
B.  
Align pivot arm (R) with receiver of main post (T). Install pivot shaft (S) to connect the pivot arm and  
main post. Secure as shown by using:  
two 28 (round allen head 10mm x 20mm full thread bolt) *  
two 35 (spring lock washer 10mm)  
two 34 (flat washer 10mm x 30mm)  
*Note: You should wrench tighten these bolts now. You will need two 6mm allen wrenches for this step. To lock pivot shaft  
in place, use both allen wrenches at the same time and turn them in opposite directions to tighten.  
C.  
D.  
Install Olympic adapter sleeve (8) as shown using:  
one 34 (flat washer x 30mm10mm)  
one 35 (spring lock washer 10mm)  
one 28 (round allen head 10mm x 20mm full thread bolt) Wrench tighten this bolt now.  
one 2 (plastic ball-end cap 2”)  
one 12 (rubber donut)  
See Note 1. Install all three roller pad bars (10) as shown. Install all six foam rollers (9) as shown.  
Secure each foam roller in place using round plastic end caps (6).  
At this point you should wrench tighten all bolts on the bench and the leg developer.  
Do Not wrench tighten any pad bolts.  
Congratulations! You are done. After assembly, you should check all functions to ensure correct  
operation. If you experience problems, first recheck the assembly instructions to locate any  
possible errors made during assembly. If you are unable to correct the problem, call the dealer  
from whom you purchased the machine or call 1-800-556-3113 for the dealer nearest you.  
Note: If any bolts seem to loosen periodically, use Loctite 242 for a long-term cure.  
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Inch  
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W a r n i n g , S a f e t y & M a i n t e n a n c e  
Be sure that all users carefully read and understand all  
warning, safety and maintenance labels on the bench  
before each use. Failure to do so may cause serious  
injury. It is imperative that you retain this Owner’s Manual  
and be sure all warning labels are legible and intact.  
Replacement Owner’s Manuals and labels are available  
from your local Body-Solid dealer. If you have any  
questions about the operation, set up or maintenance of  
this bench please call our customer service department  
at 1 (800) 556-3113.  
WARNING  
!
!
Pay special attention to the plunger on this pop  
pin. Always be sure that the plunger is fully  
engaged into the hole you select. Be sure  
to tighten the lock down knob by turning it  
clockwise to lock it in place every time. Also, be  
sure the spring in the pop pin operates freely.  
Failure to do so may result in serious injury.  
Shows pop pin  
plunger is  
fully engaged.  
Shows pop pin  
plunger is NOT  
fully engaged.  
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S a f e t y G u i d e l i n e s  
Successful resistance training programs have one prominent feature in common...safety. Resistance training  
has some inherent dangers, as do all physical activities. The chance of injury can be greatly reduced or  
completely removed by using correct lifting techniques, proper breathing, maintaining equipment in good  
working condition, and by wearing the appropriate clothing.  
1. It is highly recommended that you consult your physician before beginning any exercise  
program. This is especially important for individuals over the age of 35, or persons with  
pre-existing health problems.  
2. Always warm up before starting a workout. Try to do a total body warm up before you start. It is  
especially important to warm up the specific muscle groups you are going to be using. This can  
be as simple as performing a warm up set of high repetitions and light weight for each exercise.  
3. Use proper form. Focus on only working the muscle groups intended for the exercise you are doing.  
If there is strain elsewhere, you may need to re-evaluate the amount of weight that is involved 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 lifting, or  
concentric phase. Never hold your breath during any part of an exercise.  
5. Always wear the appropriate clothing and shoes when exercising. Wearing comfortable athletic shoes  
with good support and loose fitting, breathable clothing will reduce the risk of injury.  
6. Maintaining equipment in proper operating condition is of utmost importance for a safe resistance  
training program. Pulleys and cables should be checked for wear frequently and replaced as needed.  
Equipment should be lubricated as indicated by the manufacturer.  
7. Read and study all warning labels on this machine. It is absolutely necessary that you familiarize  
yourself and all others with the proper operation of this machine prior to use.  
8. Keep hands, limbs, loose clothing and long hair well out of the way of all moving parts.  
9. Do not attempt to lift more weight than you can control safely.  
10.Inspect the machine daily for loose or worn parts. If a problem is found do not allow the machine to  
be used until all parts are tightened or worn or defective parts are repaired or replaced.  
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PHRASES, TERMS, TIPS  
& GUIDELINES  
B E G I N N E R ’ S G U I D E L I N E S  
• Work out at least two times a week.  
• Include six to eight exercises that train major muscle groups.  
• Perform two or three sets of at least eight to 12 repetitions.  
AEROBIC  
EXERCISE LARGE MUSCLES FIRST  
Exercise that primarily uses oxygen to burn fuel at low to moderate levels of intensity. Running  
and jogging are examples of aerobic exercise.  
You should work your large muscle groups first (ie. squat, bench press, lat pulldown) before  
you exercise your small muscle groups (ie. bicep curls, tricep pressdowns, lateral raises).  
ANAEROBIC  
EXERCISE PROGRAM DURATION  
Exercise that primarily uses the body’s stored fuel for energy. Intense weightlifting is an  
example of an anaerobic exercise.  
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.  
ATROPHY  
GIVE YOUR MUSCLES A REST  
Decrease of a muscle caused by the decrease in the size of its cells because of inactivity.  
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.  
BALLISTIC STRETCHING  
A stretching technique that involves a bouncing or bobbing movement during the stretch. The  
final position is not held. This is not a recommended stretching technique.  
HYPERTROPHY  
Enlargement of a muscle caused by an increase in the size of its cells in response to weight  
training.  
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 exertion and inhale on the return part of the  
exercise.  
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.  
CARDIOVASCULAR  
Referring to the heart, lungs, and other periphery systems involved in the transport of oxygen  
throughout the body.  
ISOMETRIC EXERCISE  
CHALLENGE YOUR MUSCLES  
Contracts the muscle statically without changing its length. Example: Attempting to lift a  
weight heavier than you can handle, but cannot move.  
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.  
ISOTONIC EXERCISE  
Shortens and lengthens the muscle through a complete range of motion. This defines weight  
training with full range of motion.  
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 plateus in gaining size or strength.  
MUSCLE FATIGUE  
Fatigue is when you can’t possibly do another rep without sacrificing form.  
MUSCULAR ENDURANCE  
CIRCUIT TRAINING  
The ability to perform repetitive muscular contractions against some resistance.  
Exercise stations that consist of various combinations of weight training, flexibility, calisthenics,  
and aerobic exercise.  
MUSCULAR STRENGTH  
The maximum force that can be applied by a muscle during a single maximum contraction.  
CONCENTRIC MUSCLE ACTION  
The muscle shortens while contracting against resistance.  
OSTEOPOROSIS  
A decrease in bone density.  
ECCENTRIC MUSCLE ACTION  
The muscle lengthens while contracting against resistance.  
PLYOMETRIC EXERCISE  
A technique that includes specific exercises which encompass a rapid stretch of a muscle  
eccentrically, followed immediately by a rapid concentric 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 extremeity.  
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.  
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PHRASES, TERMS, TIPS  
& GUIDELINES  
S T A R T I N G R E S I S T A N C E L E V E L  
If you begin weight training at too high a level, you risk serious injury. You will also develop poor form,  
which will hinder your efforts and discourage you. Use this as a guideline: if you cannot lift the weight  
eight times with proper form, the weight is too heavy. Similarly, don’t choose too light a weight; the  
last two or three repetitions of your set should be difficult.  
POWER  
REST INTERVAL  
Power is the rate of performing work. Power during a repetition is defined as the weight lifted  
times the vertical distance the weight is lifted divided by the time to complete the repetition.  
Power during a repetition can be increased by lifting the same weight the same vertical distance  
in a shorter period of time. Power can also be increased by lifting a heavier resistance the  
same vertical distance in the same period of time as a lighter resistance.  
Allow a brief pause between sets to give your muscles a chance to partially recover before  
working them again. For power and muscle size development allow a 3 to 4 minute rest  
interval between sets. For muscular endurance and definition allow a 30 second rest interval.  
For strength training allow a 60 to 90 second rest interval.  
RISK SHOULD NOT EXCEED BENEFIT  
PROGRESS GRADUALLY  
If the risk of a specific exercise exceeds its potential benefit, it is best to stay on the  
conservative side. There are several ways to work specific muscle groups. Choose those that  
provide minimal risk. Ask a fitness professional for guidance.  
Increase reps before increasing resistance. Reduce rest intervals between sets to increase  
intensity.  
PROGRESSIVE RESISTANCE  
ROUTINE  
The principle of continually adding more weight to a specific exercise as your muscles  
become stronger to adapt to the heavier weights.  
The specific exercises, sets, reps and weight for a specific body part.  
SET  
PROPER FORM  
This is a group of repetitions performed continuously without stopping. While a set can be  
made up of any number of repetitions, sets typically range from 1 to 15 repetitions.  
Focus on the proper motion of the exercise and concentrate on the specific muscles being  
used. Do not sacrifice proper form to lift heavier weight or to perform more repetitions. Proper  
form also means lifting in a smooth, fluid motion. If you feel strain elsewhere, you should  
re-evaluate the amount of weight you are lifting or have a qualified professional critique your  
exercise motion.  
SMALL MUSCLE GROUP EXERCISE  
Single joint movement and isolation exercises (i.e. bicep curls, tricep pressdowns and leg  
extensions).  
PROPER POSTURE  
SPEED OF MOVEMENT  
Maintaining proper posture will greatly reduce chances of injury and maximize exercise  
benefit. When standing always keep your feet shoulder-width apart. Do not lock your knees.  
Locking your knees can put unnecessary strain on them. Keep your back flat and straight,  
making sure not to twist or arch it in order to complete a repetition.  
Strength training movements should be slow and controlled. Do not use momentum to complete  
an exercise movement. Momentum puts unnecessary stress on tendons, ligaments and joints.  
Using momentum in your exercise movements does not develop increased strength.  
STATIC STRETCHING  
PROPER TECHNIQUE  
A stretching technique that involves holding a specific muscle or muscle group at a desired  
length for a certain period of time. This type of stretching is highly recommended.  
To get the most out of strength training and to reduce the chance of injury, use proper weight  
training techniques. These include working your muscles through their full range of motion  
(but not locking any joints), lifting at a speed at which you can control the weight and stop  
easily if necessary.  
STOP TRAINING IF YOU FEEL PAIN  
If you feel pain during a specific exercise stop immediately. Any continuation may aggravate  
an existing injury. Re-evaluate your routine to make sure that you are doing a proper warm up.  
Decrease the amount of weight you are lifting. Talk to a qualified personal trainer, health  
professional or your doctor.  
RANGE OF MOTION  
Moving through a complete range of motion (ROM) allows the muscles to stretch before  
contraction and increases the number of muscle fibers being recruited. This produces  
maximum contraction and force. By working the full ROM, flexibility will be maintained and  
possibly increased.  
STRENGTH  
Strength is the maximal amount of force a muscle or muscle group can generate in a  
specified movement pattern at a specified velocity of movement.  
REPETITION  
A repetition is one complete movement of an exercise. It normally consists of two phases: the  
concentric muscle action, or lifting of the resistance, and the eccentric muscle action, or  
lowering of the resistance.  
WARM UP  
This cannot be stressed enough. Many workout-related injuries can be avoided by a proper  
warm up routine. Try to do a total body warm up before you start training. A good example of  
a total body warm up is using a stationary bike, treadmill, elliptical, rowing or skiing machine.  
It is especially important to warm up specific muscle groups you are going to be using. Your  
muscles need a 5 to 15 minute warm up as well as a brief cool down. This can be as simple  
as performing a warm up set of high repetitions and light weight (25% to 50% of your training  
weight) for each exercise.  
REPETITION MAXIMUM (RM)  
This is the maximum number of repetitions per set that can be performed at 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 repetition of an exercise. 10 RM is a lighter resistance that allows completion  
of 10 (but not 11) repetitions with proper exercise technique.  
WORKOUT  
The routine, specific exercises, weights, sets, and reps for one or more body parts.  
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NUTRITION  
Good nutrition is a diet in which foods are eaten in  
proper quantities and with the needed distribution of  
nutrients to maintain good health. Malnutrition, on  
the other hand, is the result of a diet in which  
there is an underconsumption, overconsumption, or  
unbalanced consumption of nutrients that leads to  
disease or an increased susceptibility to disease.  
What is stated in the above definitions is the fact that  
proper nutrition is essential to good health. A history of  
poor nutritional choices will eventually lead to poor  
health consequences.  
directly related to increased cardiovascular disease.  
Unsaturated fats are typically liquid at room temperature.  
Corn, peanut, canola, and soybean oil are sources of  
unsaturated fats. It is recommended that no more than  
30% of one’s diet be composed of fats. Ten percent or  
less of the total calories consumed should come from  
saturated fats. One way to reduce saturated fat intake  
would be to substitute margarine for butter.  
a decrease in the total amount of bone mineral in the  
body and by a decrease in strength of the remaining  
bone. This condition is most common in the elderly  
but may also exist in younger people who have diets  
inadequate in calcium or vitamin D or both.  
Iron is another mineral that is often underconsumed  
by Americans. This is especially true of women. The  
oxygen-carrying properties of hemoglobin (blood)  
depend on the presence of iron. Anemia is a condition  
characterized by a decreased capacity to transport  
oxygen in the blood, and is also common in those  
lacking a sufficient amount of iron intake. Red meat  
and eggs are excellent sources of iron. Additionally  
spinach, lima and navy beans, and prune juice are  
excellent vegetarian sources of iron.  
Proteins are substances composed of carbon, hydrogen,  
oxygen, and nitrogen. Proteins are made by combining  
amino acids. Amino acids are nitrogen-containing  
building blocks for proteins that can be used for energy.  
Amino acids can combine in innumerable ways to form  
proteins, and it is estimated that tens of thousands of  
different types of proteins exist in the body. It is the  
ordering of the amino acids that provides the unique  
structure and function of proteins.  
There are many substances necessary for the proper  
functioning of the body. Nutrients are the substances  
that the body requires for the maintenance of health,  
growth, and to repair tissues. Nutrients can be divided  
into six classes: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins,  
minerals and water. Carbohydrates, or "carbs", are  
nutrients that are composed of carbon, hydrogen and  
oxygen, and are essential sources of energy in the  
body. Grains, vegetables, and fruits are excellent  
sources of carbohydrates. It is recommended that  
at least 55% to 60% of the total number of calories  
consumed come from carbohydrates (American  
Diabetes Association, Diabetes & Exercise, 1990). It is  
further recommended that 10% or less of the total  
calories consumed come from simple sugars like a  
candy bar.  
Sodium, on the other hand, is a mineral that many  
Americans over-consume. High sodium intake has  
been linked with hypertension, as well as high blood  
pressure. People can substantially reduce their  
sodium intake by limiting consumption of processed  
foods and decreasing the amount of salt added to  
foods when cooking.  
There are proteins in both meat products and plant  
products. Animal sources of protein such as milk,  
meat and eggs contain the eight essential amino  
acids (amino acids that the body cannot synthesize  
and therefore must be 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 foods. It is recommended that  
proteins make up 10% to 15% of one’s daily calories.  
This will ensure adequate protein for growth,  
maintenance, and the repair of cells. Protein  
requirements for adults are not as high as those  
recommended for infants, children, and young adults.  
Note: individuals who are training intensely will have  
an increase in their protein requirements.  
In conclusion...don’t forget hydration. Water is  
considered an essential nutrient because of its vital  
role in the normal functioning of the body. Water  
contributes approximately 60% of the total body  
weight and is essential in creating an environment  
in which all metabolic processes occur. Water is  
necessary to regulate temperature and to transport  
substances throughout the body.  
One of the many benefits of consuming foods that are  
high in complex carbohydrates, such as rice, pasta,  
and whole grain breads, is that they also typically  
contain dietary fiber. Dietary fiber is a term used when  
referring to substances found in plants that cannot be  
broken down by the human digestive system. Although  
fiber cannot be digested, it is important in helping to  
avoid cancers of the digestive system, hemorrhoids,  
constipation, and diverticular disease because it helps  
food move quickly and easily through the digestive  
system. It is recommended that people consume  
20 to 30 grams of fiber per day (American Diabetes  
Association, Diabetes & Exercise, 1990). Excellent  
sources of dietary fiber are grains, vegetables,  
legumes, and fruit.  
FOLLOW THESE BASIC NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES  
FOR GAINS IN STRENGTH AND LEAN MUSCLE MASS:  
Vitamins are organic substances that are essential to  
the normal functioning of the human body. Although  
vitamins do not contain energy to be used by the body,  
these substances are essential in the metabolism of  
fats, carbohydrates and proteins. Because of the  
critical role vitamins play, it is necessary that they exist  
in proper quantities in the body.  
1. Choose your foods carefully. Try getting your  
carbohydrates from sources such as rice,  
vegetables, beans, whole grains, pasta and fruit.  
Good protein sources include fish, chicken, turkey,  
lean meat and low-fat or nonfat dairy products.  
2. Minimize your fat intake.  
3. Drink a minimum of 10 eight-ounce glasses of  
water each day.  
Minerals are inorganic molecules that serve a variety  
of functions in the human body. The minerals that  
appear in the largest quantities (calcium, phosphorus,  
potassium, sulfur, sodium, chloride, and magnesium)  
are often called macrominerals. Other minerals are  
also essential to normal functioning of the body, but  
because they exist in smaller quantities (chromium,  
iron, copper, fluoride, iodine, manganese, molybdenum,  
selenium, and zinc) they are called microminerals.  
4. Eat four to six small meals a day, about three  
hours apart. Small meals are more easily digested  
and result in greater nutrition absorption.  
5. Avoid eating junk food and fast food.  
6. Time your protein intake of 40-55 grams  
approximately 75 minutes after your workout.  
7. Immediately following your workout, replenish  
your glycogen stores with approximately  
50-75 grams of carbohydrates.  
Fats are an essential part of a healthy diet and serve  
vital functions in the human body. Among the functions  
performed by fats are temperature regulation,  
protection of vital organs, distribution of some vitamins,  
energy production, and formation of component parts  
of cell membranes. Like carbohydrates, fats are com-  
posed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. However,  
their chemical structure is different.  
Both animals and plants provide sources of fat.  
Saturated fats come primarily from animal sources  
and are typically solid at room temperature. Plant  
sources of saturated fats are palm oil, coconut oil,  
and cocoa butter. A high intake of saturated fats is  
A
mineral that is often consumed in inadequate  
amounts by Americans is calcium. Calcium is  
a
For more information on nutrition visit your local  
library or book store. There are many excellent books  
available.  
mineral important in the mineralization of bone,  
muscle contraction, and the transmission of nerve  
impulses. Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by  
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EXERCISE  
PRESCRIPTION  
Sets  
Rest Periods Between Workouts  
Sets are defined as a combination of any number of reps of one exercise. The number  
of sets used in a workout is directly related to training results. Typically, two to three sets  
are used by intermediate and advanced lifters to achieve optimum gains in strength.  
Experts agree that multiple-set systems work best for the development of strength and  
muscular endurance. Gains will be made at a faster rate by using a multiple-set  
system than gains achieved through a single-set system. The use of a single set of an  
exercise is recommended and very effective for individuals who are untrained or  
just beginning a resistance training program. One-set programs might also be used  
for simple maintenance once you are in shape. It is important to note that low-volume  
set programs will increase strength in untrained individuals, but more complex  
physiological adaptations, such as gains in muscle mass, tone, size, and performance  
usually requires higher-volume set training for the best results. Multiple sets of an  
exercise present a more intense training stimulus to the muscles during each set.  
Once your desired initial fitness level has been achieved, multiple-set performances  
of the exercise using the proper resistance (with specific rest periods between sets)  
will take you to the next level of strength training, endurance, and muscular development.  
The amount of rest between training sessions depends on the recovery ability of the  
individual. Most experts agree that three workouts per week with one day of rest between  
sessions allows adequate recovery, especially for the beginner. If the resistance  
training is not excessive, only moderate amounts of delayed muscular soreness should  
be experienced one day after the session. As the lifter advances and his or her body  
is better able to tolerate and recuperate from the resistance exercise sessions, the  
frequency of training can be increased. Well-conditioned athletes may be capable of,  
and need training frequencies of 4 to 5 days in a row to improve significantly and  
achieve their desired goals. When consecutive-training-day sequences are used, it is  
usually beneficial to do different exercises for the same muscle groups and use different  
resistances for the exercises. When training is performed on consecutive days, it often  
involves the use of a split routine (different body parts exercised each day), or a split  
program (different exercises for the same body part performed each day). There are  
many books available at the library or your local book store for the intermediate and  
advanced weight training enthusiast. It is also recommended that you work with a  
qualified personal trainer to achieve your ultimate goals.  
Resistance Used  
Order of Exercise  
The amount of resistance used for a specific exercise is probably the most important  
variable in resistance training. When designing a resistance training program, a weight  
for each exercise must be chosen. The use of repetition maximums (RM): the exact  
resistance that allows only a specific number of repetitions to be performed, is probably  
the easiest method for determining a resistance. Typically, one uses a training RM target  
or a RM target zone. Example: If your RM zone is 8 to 12 repetitions and you cannot lift  
the weight at least 8 times using proper form, the weight is too heavy. On the other  
hand, if you can easily lift the weight 12 times, the weight is too light. In either case, the  
weight needs to be changed. As the strength level of the lifter changes over time, the  
resistance is adjusted so a true RM target or target zone resistance is used.  
Leaders in the field of strength and conditioning believe that working the larger muscle  
groups first (chest, back, legs), should take priority over training the smaller muscle  
groups (biceps, triceps, deltoids, calves). The reason behind this exercise order is that  
the exercises performed in the beginning of the workout are the ones that are going to  
require the greatest amount of muscle mass to perform. Hence, exercising the smaller  
muscle groups first will deplete the body of the energy necessary to stimulate the larger  
muscle groups. Arm-to-leg ordering allows for some recovery of the arm muscles while  
the leg muscles are exercised. “Stacking” exercises is a common practice among  
body builders as a way to attempt to bring about muscle hypertrophy. Stacking is  
loading up different exercises on the same muscle group (ie. standing bicep curls,  
preacher curls, one arm concentration curls). The exercise order will have a significant  
impact on the training stimulus stress level in a training session.  
Rest Periods Between Sets and Exercises  
One frequently overlooked variable in exercise prescription is the length of the rest  
period between sets and between different exercises. Your desired fitness goals will  
normally determine the amount of time you allow your body to rest. Exercises  
involving high repetitions (15 to 20) and a high number of sets (3 to 4) with short rest  
periods (30 seconds) between sets will raise metabolic demands. This in turn will burn  
excess body fat and increase muscular endurance. Short rest periods are a  
characteristic of circuit weight training, and the resistances used are typically lighter.  
This type of workout is best for trimming body fat and toning muscle. Exercises with  
heavier resistance and fewer sets usually have a longer resting period 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 toward a higher weight resistance doing 2 to 6 repetitions per set, with a  
rest period of 3 to 4 minutes between each set.  
Scheduling Training  
Finding the time to do it is one of the most difficult aspects of a training program. Once  
you have established a time to workout you should plan a training routine based on  
what muscles to involve on which day. As previously discussed, the larger muscle  
groups such as the chest, back, and legs should take priority over working the smaller  
muscle groups. Give your muscles at least 48 hours (but no more than 72 hours) of  
rest in between sessions.  
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TRAINING TIPS  
FOR BEGINNERS  
A R E Y O U  
A
“ B E G I N N E R ” ?  
A beginner can be classified as someone who has never touched a weight, may have lifted for a while,  
but has taken a substantial amount of time off, or has not consistently trained over the last six months.  
If you happen to fall into any of these categories, pay close attention, because the following information  
will be detrimental to the start of your training program.  
As a beginner, one of the most common mistakes is doing  
You need to give your body plenty of rest, especially if you’re  
still sore from the last workout. This will keep you fresh and  
growing stronger. NEVER TRAIN A BODY PART THAT  
IS STILL SORE FROM THE PREVIOUS WORKOUT.  
Performing some flexibility exercises is a good way to keep  
the blood flowing through the sore area, but do not train  
these muscles again until you are feeling recovered.  
One or two exercises per muscle group may not sound like  
too much. Because beginners often make good gains  
quickly, many fall into the trap of thinking that more is better.  
This may be true later in the training equation, but not for the  
novice. Some of the most common injuries occur as a result  
of taking on too much, too soon.  
enough to produce any results, but if you’re a beginer - it  
most definitelty will. As you conitinue to train and your body  
adapts to your exercise routine and recuperative demands  
you place upon it, you’ll be able to add more sets and  
exercises to your routine.  
One of the questions most frequently asked is, “How much  
weight should I use?” Determining the weight for each  
exercise will vary from person to person. The weight for each  
exercise will be lifted in sets and repetitions. Repetition  
is defined as one execution of any exercise. A set is a  
combination of any number of repetitions of one exercise.  
Another point that is highly recommended is the assistance  
of a personal trainer. Through the use of a personal trainer  
you can learn the mechanics and techniques of exercise, how  
to use proper form to avoid injury and details on proper  
nutrition. A good trainer will also provide MOTIVATION.  
Speaking of soreness, there is something else that you, as a  
beginner, should be aware of: If you work out - your muscles  
will get sore. The majority of muscle soreness comes from  
microtears and a build up of lactic acid in the muscle fibers.  
This is the result of intense exercise. Muscle soreness can  
become a problem when the body is pushed too fast and  
too quickly. As a beginner, tendons, ligaments, joints and  
tissues have not yet developed the ability necessary to  
recover from high intensity exercise. A general warm up of  
stretching and light calisthenics prior to exercise can  
possibly reduce the amount of post-exercise muscle  
soreness. A good cool down of stretching and cardio work  
may also decrease muscle soreness.  
When choosing a personal trainer, here are some tips:  
Choose an individual that is certified through an accredited  
association. This is a good way to ensure that he or she is  
qualified to give you what you need. Also, take a look  
at what kind of shape they are in. If you want to be in  
Experimentation at each exercise station is a good technique  
for determining the starting weight for an individual. Take the  
chest press exercise for example. Performing this exercise  
with a weight that can be pressed 30 times with ease will  
not help you achieve any particular goals. Adding the  
appropriate amount of weight that will allow you to perform  
a maximum of 8 to 12 repetitions will help you obtain the  
results you desire.  
great shape, look for  
a
trainer who is in great shape.  
They will know what it takes to get results. Here are a few  
recommended organizations:  
• National Strength & Conditioning  
(719) 632-6722  
Now that we have laid a good foundation of the “do’s and  
• American College of Sports Medicine (317) 637-9200  
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (312) 929-5101  
On the other hand, if you put too much weight on the press  
bar and press it 4 or 5 times, then common sense will tell  
you to reduce the weight, wait a few minutes, then try again.  
Remember, never sacrifice perfect form just for the sake of  
lifting heavier weight. This is a sure-fire, one-way trip down  
the road to injury. Making muscles work hard, with proper  
form is the name of the game.  
don’ts”, let’s get into something  
a
little more specific.  
The Beginner’s Strength Training Program. One of the best  
beginner’s programs is the three-days-a-week routine. For  
example, do a whole-body workout on Monday, Wednesday  
and Friday. Use the other days for rest and recuperation. As  
previously discussed, you want to start with the large  
muscle groups first, then move on to the small muscle  
groups. Perform one exercise per muscle group that  
consists of 2 or 3 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions. Follow this  
routine for at least six to eight weeks in order for your body  
to establish the proper stimulation for growth.  
SAMPLE WORKOUT ROUTINE WHEN  
TRAINING FOR STRENGTH  
Now that you understand how to test each station for your  
starting amount of resistance, you should know which muscles  
to train first. Training the large muscles groups first, such as your  
chest, legs, and back, should be done before training your  
small muscle groups like the arms, shoulders, and calves.  
Exercises  
Reps  
8 to 12  
8 to 12  
8 to 12  
8 to 12  
8 to 12  
8 to 12  
8 to 12  
8 to 12  
8 to 12  
8 to 12  
8 to 12  
8 to 12  
8 to 12  
8 to 12  
20 to 30  
20 to 30  
Sets  
2 or 3  
2 or 3  
2 or 3  
2 or 3  
2 or 3  
2 or 3  
2 or 3  
2 or 3  
2 or 3  
2 or 3  
2 or 3  
2 or 3  
2 or 3  
2 or 3  
2 or 3  
2 or 3  
Leg Press / Squat  
Leg Extension  
Leg Curl  
Calf Raise  
Bench / Chest Press  
Incline Press  
Starting with the large muscle groups will help you achieve  
and maintain quicker gains. The large muscles groups will  
require more stimulation and a higher intensity level than the  
smaller muscle groups. Training your arms with all-out  
intensity and training your chest immediately afterwards will  
not leave you with enough energy necessary to properly  
stimulate the muscle fibers in your chest. Moreover,  
because the triceps are required in chest press movements,  
your arm muscles will fail much more quickly than your  
chest muscles, which will also hold back your chest training.  
Incline Pec Fly  
Lat Pulldown  
Seated Row  
Military Press  
Upright Row  
Bicep Curl  
Tricep Pressdown  
Tricep Extension  
Resistance Ab Crunch  
Resistance Oblique Crunch  
As a beginner, you will find that your gains will come quickly.  
The excitement and enthusiasm that comes with these gains  
may cause you to spend even more time on your gym. Take  
it easy! Remember, just as too little exercise won’t stimulate  
muscle growth...too much exercise won’t either.  
Rest period between sets should be about 60 to 90 seconds.  
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COMMON TRAINING  
MISTAKES  
1. Lack of Adequate Warm-Up and Inadequate Flexibility  
A warmed muscle is a more flexible muscle that’s better able to lift heavier weights and work in a full range of motion.  
Those warmed muscles also greatly reduce your chance of training injuries.  
2. Improper Form  
The use of improper form is a good way to keep you out of the gym. Not only does improper form cause injuries,  
it also doesn’t allow for adequate muscle-fiber stimulation.  
3. Too Much Weight  
Overloading the muscles is a good way to promote muscular growth, but packing on too much weight can cause a  
snowball effect of improper form, injuries, and down time from your routine.  
4. Not Enough Weight  
Not lifting enough weight will prohibit the stimulation necessary for muscular growth. Keep challenging yourself to lift  
heavier weights on a progressive basis always maintaining proper form.  
5. Not Enough Rest Between 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 will be able to give 100%.  
6. Overtraining  
It’s not how much time you spend working out, but what you accomplish that really matters. Try to keep your  
resistance workouts within 45 to 60 minutes per session.  
7. Poor Diet and Supplementation  
Eating the right combination of foods, along with good supplementation, will greatly promote your success. Make your  
diet 50 percent carbohydrate, 35 percent protein, 15 percent fat, and take a good multivitamin and protein/carbohydrate  
supplement. Don’t forget the water- at least 80 ounces a day! Hydration is critical.  
8. Stale Routines  
Your body adapts very quickly to the demands placed upon it. That’s why you should have a variety of exercises and  
routines that you can do. To keep your body growing, you’ve got to keep it off-guard. Changing your exercises and  
routines is a sure way to do it.  
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SETTING UP YOUR  
PERSONAL PROGRAM  
It is important to first establish specific  
and realistic goals. You should determine  
your long term goal and then set a  
series of short term goals that will  
help you attain your long term goal.  
The most common goals are:  
Once you have determined your personal goals, you will need to set up a schedule  
that helps you attain them. Set up a schedule that includes the number of workouts  
per week, the type of workout activity, the time of day for each workout, and the actual  
workout program. Don’t forget to factor in the warm up and cool down periods. You  
may have to modify your current lifestyle to accommodate your new schedule. It’s very  
important to include the following basic components to achieve successful results:  
If your personal goals  
involve losing a  
considerable amount  
of body fat you will  
need to focus more  
on aerobic exercise  
and weight training  
for muscular  
Muscular Endruance & Definition  
Stretching  
Aerobic Exercise  
endurance and  
definition. If your  
goals involve a large  
increase in muscle  
size you will need to  
focus on power and  
muscle mass weight  
training. Depending  
on your goals, you  
will have different  
nutritional  
Increase Strength  
Weight Training  
Nutrition  
requirements.  
Increase Power & Muscle Mass  
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DETERMINE YOUR  
TRAINING METHOD  
There are three basic types of weight  
training methods:  
Which training method is right for you?  
1. Training for muscular  
endurance and definition  
2. Training for strength  
3. Training for power and  
muscle mass  
FOR MUSCULAR  
FOR STRENGTH  
FOR POWER  
ENDURANCE & DEFINITION  
This training method incorporates  
AND MUSCLE MASS  
This type of training is the most  
popular of the three and is designed  
specifically for increasing strength  
throughout the muscle and the  
muscle-tendon junction. This type of  
training is especially important for  
athletes. Normally, exercises are  
performed using moderate to heavy  
weight for 8 to 12 repetitions and 2 to 3  
sets. The rest period between sets  
should be from 60 to 90 seconds. This  
allows a degree of muscle recovery  
before you hit them again.  
This is the method most often used by  
bodybuilders and is recommended  
only for the intermediate and  
advanced lifter. The weights used are  
heavy — this shocks the muscles and  
stimulates a more rapid increase in  
muscle size. Usually exercises are  
performed for 2 to 6 repetitions and  
3 to 4 sets using very heavy weight.  
The rest period between sets should  
be from 3 to 4 minutes. The prolonged  
rest periods allow ample time for  
recovery between sets.  
achieving and maintaining  
a
high  
cardiovascular (heart) rate and helps  
burn away excess fatty tissue. It also  
adds muscle definition and muscular  
endurance to your entire body.  
Exercises are most commonly  
performed for 15 to 20 repetitions and  
3 to 4 sets using a light to moderate  
weight. The rest period between sets  
should be about 30 seconds. These  
short rest intervals will help maintain an  
elevated heart rate and prevent the  
muscles from cooling down.  
You should select a training method  
that reflects both your present fitness  
level and your long term goals. You  
should begin carefully and with proper  
professional guidance. You can always  
move from one training method to  
another as you progress.  
If you are beginner, you should start  
slowly and carefully, gradually increasing  
the frequency and intensity of your  
training. Always play it safe – be realistic  
about your goals and your schedule.  
Realistic goals are safer and easier to  
follow.  
DESIGNING YOUR PERSONAL ROUTINE  
FIRST:  
FOURTH:  
You need to decide which of the above training methods is best  
suited to accomplish your personal goals.  
Order the exercises in your routine so you are working the  
large muscle groups first and the small muscle groups last.  
Which is the right training method  
for you? First, take  
a
look at your  
present physique and determine your  
objectives. Do you want a trim, toned,  
well-defined body? Are you involved in  
a sport where speed, strength and  
power are most important? Maybe you  
want bulging muscles and a terrific  
V-shape torso so you look great on the  
beach. Once you make a decision on  
what the final results should be, you  
can set up your personal program  
using the proper training method to  
achieve your goals.  
SECOND:  
FIFTH:  
Study the exercise poster that came with your Body-Solid  
machine and select one or two exercises per body part (body  
parts are listed to the left of the exercise pictures). Be sure to  
include exercises for all body parts. If you leave out certain  
body parts your exercise routine and your body will not be  
balanced. If you are trying to increase muscle mass or  
increase strength to a muscle group it is alright to add extra  
exercises to the area you are particularly concerned about.  
Keep a record! Write down the exercises, number of sets,  
number of reps and the amount of resistance (weight).  
BEGINNER’S SAMPLE WORKOUT ROUTINE  
WHEN TRAINING FOR DEFINITION  
Exercise  
Reps  
Sets  
3 or 4  
3 or 4  
3 or 4  
3 or 4  
3 or 4  
3 or 4  
3 or 4  
3 or 4  
3 or 4  
3 or 4  
Bench / Chest Press  
Lat Pulldown  
Shoulder Press  
Tricep Pressdown  
Bicep Curl  
15 to 20  
15 to 20  
15 to 20  
15 to 20  
15 to 20  
15 to 20  
15 to 20  
15 to 20  
15 to 20  
20 to 30  
THIRD:  
Coordinate your body part exercise program and your  
personal schedule. If you select one exercise per body part  
you can normally do your entire routine in the same workout.  
If you choose to do more than 12 exercises you may decide  
to divide your workout routine into upper and lower body  
exercises. You can split your schedule to work upper body  
one day and lower body the next day. Remember to rest each  
particular muscle group 48 hours before working it again.  
Leg Press/Squat  
Leg Extension  
Leg Curl  
Calf Raise  
Ab Crunch  
Rest period between sets should be about 30 seconds.  
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EXERCISETIPS  
Listed below are Body-Solid’s picks of the best exercises you can do for each body part. These exercises can be  
done using free weights, machines and multi-station gyms. Learn to do each exercise in proper form. You can  
make substitutions in your training and try variations of each using different Body-Solid grips, cable attachments and  
accessories to slightly change the emphasis of a particular exercise. Note: Many movements, especially multijoint  
exercises, work more than one muscle group. For example, your front deltoids and triceps are stimulated during  
bench / chest pressing movements.  
CHEST  
TRAPS  
BICEPS / FOREARMS  
THIGHS / GLUTES  
This powerful muscle group is the  
cornerstone of a well-developed upper  
body. To most thoroughly work your  
pecs, include both pressing and fly  
movements and vary the angle of the  
bench from decline to flat to incline.  
A signature muscle of a strong upper  
back, well-developed traps help prevent  
neck injury. Shrug movements should  
be done with heavy weights in a straight  
up-and-down motion.  
A
two-headed muscle, the biceps’  
The main muscles of the thighs are the  
quadriceps which are composed of four  
muscles. You have several others near  
the hip joint, including the body’s largest  
muscle group, the gluteals. Multijoint  
movements (in which action occurs at  
both the hip and knee joints) are your  
best choice to work these muscles.  
primary focus is to flex your elbow and  
supinate your wrist. The ability to build  
your biceps peak is largely genetic,  
but exercises that maximally stress the  
short head will help.  
STRAIGHT BAR SHRUG  
DUMBBELL SHRUG  
BEHIND THE BACK SHRUG  
UPRIGHT ROW  
BENCH / CHEST PRESS  
INCLINE PRESS  
DECLINE PRESS  
PEC FLY  
BICEPS  
STANDING BICEP CURL  
SEATED BICEP CURL  
INCLINE CURL  
PREACHER CURL  
CONCENTRATION CURL  
ONE-ARM CABLE CURL  
FOREARMS  
BACK SQUAT  
FRONT SQUAT  
LEG PRESS  
LUNGE  
REVERSE LUNGE  
STEP-UP  
INCLINE FLY  
DECLINE FLY  
CABLE CROSSOVER  
DIPS  
LOWER BACK  
Important not only for spinal protection  
but also because it’s the seat of power  
for many exercises. If you spend a great  
deal of time crunching for abs, you need  
to balance your training for complete  
development and muscular balance.  
WRIST CURL  
REVERSE WRIST CURL  
LEG EXTENSION (does not work glutes)  
SHOULDERS  
The shoulder joint, which has the  
greatest range of motion of all joints in  
the body, is best worked by training all  
three deltoid heads. Include a pressing  
movement followed by a raise for each  
of the three heads.  
HAMSTRINGS  
ABDOMINALS  
On the back of the thighs, the  
hamstrings balance the quads and  
allow for a wide range of movement.  
Good exercise choices include those  
that work the hamstrings and both the  
hip and knee joints.  
PULL UP  
The rectus abdominus has upper and  
lower regions, but you can’t isolate one  
area over the other. Still, include both  
upper and lower ab movement to more  
strongly emphasize those areas, and  
do twisting movements to work the  
obliques for complete development.  
UPRIGHT ROW  
LAT PULLDOWN  
SEATED ROW  
BENT OVER ROW  
HIGH ROW  
SHOULDER PRESS  
BEHIND THE NECK PRESS  
FRONT DELTOID RAISE  
LATERAL (SIDE) DELTOID RAISE  
BENT-OVER LATERAL DELTOID RAISE  
REVERSE PEC-FLY  
REVERSE GRIP PULLDOWN  
DEADLIFT  
STIFF-LEGGED DEADLIFT  
GOOD MORNING  
LYING LEG CURL  
SEATED LEG CURL  
ONE-LEGGED STANDING LEG CURL  
UPPER AB REGION  
CABLE AB CRUNCH  
DECLINE BENCH CRUNCH  
LOWER AB REGION  
REVERSE CRUNCH  
HANGING KNEE RAISE  
HIP THRUST  
OBLIQUES  
CABLE SIDE BEND  
OBLIQUE CRUNCH  
TRICEPS  
This three-headed muscle on the back  
of your arm is involved in extension of  
the elbow. Like the biceps, the triceps  
cross the elbow and shoulder joints.  
Because of this, you can and should work  
the triceps through a variety of angles  
to ensure complete development.  
UPPER BACK  
A powerful upper back is marked by  
both middle-back thickness and width  
(the sought-after V-taper). This is  
best achieved by combining various  
rows with pull-downs and pull-ups.  
Remember to vary your grip to slightly  
change the stimulus.  
CALVES  
Calves consist of two major muscles,  
the gastrocnemius and soleus. The  
latter is best worked when the knee is  
flexed, as in the seated calf raise.  
LYING TRICEPS EXTENSION  
CABLE TRICEPS EXTENSION  
CABLE TRICEPS PRESSDOWN  
CLOSE-GRIP BENCH PRESS  
REVERSE-GRIP PRESSDOWN  
TRICEPS PRESS  
STANDING CALF RAISE  
SEATED CALF RAISE  
DONKEY CALF RAISE  
LEG PRESS CALF RAISE  
HACK SQUAT CALF RAISE  
PULL UP  
UPRIGHT ROW  
LAT PULLDOWN  
SEATED ROW  
DIPS  
BENT OVER ROW  
HIGH ROW  
REVERSE GRIP PULLDOWN  
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ANATOMY  
CHART  
FRONT VIEW  
Note: These illustrations depicting exaggerated musculature are  
not in the textbook anatomical position. As such, they are inexact  
for medical purposes but are useful for a general understanding.  
Chest  
Neck  
Pectoralis Major  
Pectoralis Minor  
(beneath major)  
Omohyoid  
Sternohyoid  
Sternocleidomastoid  
Trapezius  
Shoulders  
Deltoid  
Back  
BACK VIEW  
anterior head  
middle head  
Teres Minor  
Teres Major  
posterior head  
Triceps  
Triceps Brachii  
lateral head  
longhead  
Infraspinatus  
Biceps  
Brachialis  
Pronator  
Teres  
Rhomboid Major  
medial head  
Biceps Brachii  
long head  
short head  
Palmaris  
Longus  
Forearms  
Extensor  
Carpi Ulnaris  
Extensor  
Pollicis  
Brevis  
Abductor  
Pollicis  
Longus  
Extensor  
Pollicis Longus  
Abs  
Abs  
Trapezius  
Serratus Anterior  
External Oblique  
Rectus Abdominis  
Tendinous Inscriptions  
External  
Oblique  
Flexor Carpi Radialis  
Erector Spinae  
(deep)  
Brachioradialis  
Vastus  
Medialis  
Flexor  
Carpi  
Ulnaris  
Latissimus  
Dorsi  
Thighs  
Sartorius  
Pectineus  
Thoracolumbar  
Glutes  
Adductor Longus  
Gracilis  
Vastus Lateralis  
Rectus Femoris  
Patella (kneecap)  
Fascia  
Gluteus Medius  
Gluteas Maximus  
Hamstrings  
Iliotibial Band  
Biceps Femoris  
Adductor Magnus  
Tensor Fasciae Latae  
Semitendinosus  
Gracilis  
Calves  
Gastrocnemius  
Soleus  
Calves  
Semimembranosus  
Gastrocnemius  
Peroneus Longus  
Extensor Digitorum Longus  
Peroneus Brevis  
Tibia (bone)  
Soleus  
Flexor Hallucis Longus  
Tibialis Anterior  
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FITNESS GOALS  
SHORT-TERM GOALS  
Date Set  
Date Accomplished  
Date Accomplished  
Date Accomplished  
Goal  
Reward**  
Date Set  
Goal  
Reward**  
Date Set  
Goal  
Reward**  
LONG-TERM GOALS  
Goal  
Reward!  
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M a k e s e v e r a l c o p i e s o f t h i s p a g e t o k e e p t r a c k o f y o u r g o a l s a n d a c c o m p l i s h m e n t s .  
Y o u c a n p r i n t m o r e c o p i e s o f t h i s p a g e b y g o i n g t o h t t p : / / w w w . b o d y s o l i d . c o m / s u p p o r t / d o c s . h t m l  
* * D o n ’ t f o r g e t t o r e w a r d y o u r s e l f f o r  
a
j o b w e l l - d o n e !  
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STRETCHING  
& FLEXIBILITY  
Flexibility is an important component of physical fitness and needs to be addressed  
in a resistance training program. The two main purposes for stretching are injury  
prevention and a faster rate of recovery from exercise. Stretching should be  
performed in both the warm up and cool down phases of a training session. A good  
general guideline is that each workout session should be preceded by 5 to 15 minutes  
of general warm up, followed by 8 to 12 minutes of stretching, and concluded with 4 to 5  
minutes of post-exercise stretching.  
The following  
pages show  
A regular stretching program will loosen muscle tissue, allowing an increased range  
of motion. This helps prevent microtears at the muscle-tendon junction. Almost 90%  
of all injuries from muscle strain occur at the muscle-tendon junction. Repeated  
injury at this junction can lead to a build-up of scar tissue, which impedes range of  
motion and adds stress to the joints.  
illustrations with  
descriptions of  
static stretching  
for warm up and  
post-exercise  
cool down.  
Begin by stretching the major muscle groups first. Move in and out of your stretches  
with smooth, slow, controlled motion. Hold the stretch for at least 10 seconds when  
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 popular type of stretching is the static stretching  
technique. This form of stretching involves voluntary, complete relaxation of the mus-  
cles while they are elongated. A static stretch is a constant, steady stretch in which  
the end position is held for 10 to 30 seconds. This technique is popular because it  
is easy to learn, effective, and accompanied by minimal soreness with the least risk  
of injury.  
Remember...  
stretch your  
large muscle  
groups first and  
do all stretches  
in a smooth,  
slow, controlled  
manner.  
Ballistic stretching involves a bouncing or bobbing movement during the stretch.  
The final position in the movement is not held. Ballistic stretching is unpopular  
because of the increased amount of delayed muscle soreness and the possibility of  
injury during the stretching exercise. Ballistic stretching is not recommended.  
A dynamic stretch involves flexibility during sport specific movements. Dynamic  
stretching is similar to ballistic stretching in that it utilizes movement, but dynamic  
stretching includes movements that may be specific to a sport or movement  
pattern. Dynamic stretching is most common among track and field athletes, but is  
also used in other sports, such as basketball and volleyball. An example of dynamic  
stretching would be a track sprinter performing high knees with an emphasis on  
knee height and arm action, not on horizontal speed.  
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WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN  
STRETCHING  
UPPER BACK  
Cross Arm in Front of Chest  
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: latissimus dorsi and teres major  
1. Stand or sit with the right arm slightly flexed (15° to 30°) and  
adducted across the chest.  
2. Grasp the upper arm just above the elbow, placing the left hand  
on the posterior side of the upper arm.  
3. Pull the right arm across the chest (toward the left) with the left  
hand.  
Stretching the  
upper back  
4. Hold for 10 seconds.  
5. Repeat with the left arm.  
UPPER BACK  
Arms Straight Up Above Head (Pillar)  
Stretching the  
shoulders, chest  
and upper back  
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: latissimus dorsi and wrist flexors  
1. Stand with arms in front of torso, fingers interlocked with palms  
facing each other.  
2. Slowly straighten the arms above the head with palms up.  
3. Continue to reach upward with hands and arms.  
4. While continuing to reach upward, slowly reach slightly backward.  
5. Hold for 10 seconds.  
LOWER BACK  
Spinal Twist (Pretzel)  
Stretching  
the low back  
and sides  
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 knee.  
2. Place back of left elbow on right side of right knee, which is now  
bent.  
3. Place right palm on floor 12 to 16 inches behind hips.  
4. Push right knee to the left with left elbow while turning shoulders  
and head to the right as far as possible. Try to look behind the  
back.  
5. Hold for 10 seconds.  
6. Repeat with left leg.  
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WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN  
STRETCHING  
LOWER BACK  
Semi-Leg Straddle  
Stretching the  
low back from  
seated position  
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: spinal erectors  
1. Sitting, knees flexed 30 to 50 degrees, let the legs totally relax.  
2. Point the knees outward; the lateral side of the knees may or may  
not touch the floor.  
3. Lean forward from waist and reach forward with extended arms.  
Hold position for 10 to 15 seconds.  
4. Bending and relaxing legs decreases hamstring involvement and  
increases lower back stretch.  
HIPS  
Forward Lunge (Fencer)  
Stretching the  
hip flexors  
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: iliopsoas, rectus femoris  
1. Standing, take a long step forward (as with the lunge) with the  
right leg and flex the right knee until it is directly over the right foot.  
2. Keep right foot flat on floor.  
3. Keep back leg straight.  
4. Keep back foot pointed in same direction as front foot; it is not  
necessary to have heel on floor.  
5. Keep torso upright and rest hands on hips or front leg.  
6. Slowly lower hips forward and downward.  
7. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds.  
8. Repeat with the left leg.  
HIPS  
Supine Knee Flex  
Stretching  
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: hip extensors (gluteus maximus and hamstrings)  
the gluteals  
and hamstrings  
1. Lie on back with legs straight.  
2. Flex right leg and lift knee toward chest.  
3. Place both hands below knee and continue to  
pull knee toward chest.  
4. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds.  
5. Repeat with left leg.  
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WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN  
STRETCHING  
SHOULDER  
Seated Lean-Back  
Stretching shoulder  
joints—sitting  
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.  
CHEST  
Straight Arms Behind Back  
Stretching the chest  
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.  
POSTERIOR OF UPPER ARM  
Behind-Neck Stretch (Chicken Wing)  
Stretching  
the triceps  
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: triceps and latissimus dorsi  
1. Standing or sitting, flex right arm and raise elbow above head.  
2. Reach the right hand down toward the left scapula.  
3. Grasp right elbow with left hand.  
4. Pull elbow behind head with left hand.  
5. Hold for 10 seconds.  
6. Repeat with left arm.  
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WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN  
STRETCHING  
NECK  
Look Right and Left  
Rotational flexion  
of the neck  
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: sternocleidomastoid  
1. Stand or sit with head and neck upright.  
2. Turn head to the right using a submaximal concentric contraction.  
Hold for 10 seconds.  
3. Turn head to the left using a submaximal concentric contraction.  
Hold for 10 seconds.  
Neck extension  
Neck flexion  
NECK  
Flexion and Extension  
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: sternocleidomastoid, suboccipitals and splenii  
1. Standing or sitting with head and neck upright, flex neck anteriorly  
(forward) by tucking chin in toward the chest; hold for 10 seconds.  
2. If the chin touches the chest, try to touch lower on the chest with  
the chin.  
3. Extend neck posteriorly (backward) by trying to touch the head to  
the trapezius; hold for 10 seconds.  
SHOULDER  
Straight Arms Behind Back  
Stretching shoulder  
joints—standing  
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.  
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WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN  
STRETCHING  
SIDES  
Side Bend with Straight Arms  
Stretching  
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: external oblique, latissimus dorsi and serratus anterior  
the sides, upper  
back and shoulders  
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.  
SIDES  
Side Bend with Bent Arm  
Stretching  
the sides, triceps  
and upper back  
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: external oblique, latissimus dorsi, serratus anterior and triceps  
1. Stand with feet 14 to 16 inches apart.  
2. Flex right arm and raise elbow above head.  
3. Reach the right hand down toward the left shoulder.  
4. Grasp the right elbow (just above the elbow) with the left hand.  
5. Pull the elbow behind head.  
6. Keeping arm bent, lean from waist to left side.  
7. Do not bend knees.  
8. After moving as far as possible, hold for 10 to 15 seconds.  
9. Repeat with the left arm.  
ANTERIOR OF THIGH AND HIP FLEXOR  
Stretching the  
quadriceps  
on side  
Side Quadricep Stretch  
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: quadriceps and iliopsoas  
1. Lie on left side with both legs straight.  
2. Place left forearm flat on floor and upper arm perpendicular to floor.  
3. Place left forearm at 45° angle with torso.  
4. Flex right leg with heel of right foot moving toward buttocks.  
5. Grasp front of ankle with right hand and pull toward buttocks.  
WARNING: Do not pull on ankle so hard that pain or discomfort is felt in knee.  
6. Move knee backward and slightly upward. The stretch occurs not so  
much from the excessive flexion of the knee but from moving the knee  
back and slightly up.  
7. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds.  
8. Repeat with the left leg.  
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WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN  
STRETCHING  
ANTERIOR OF THIGH AND HIP FLEXOR  
Kneeling Quadriceps Stretch  
Stretching the  
quadriceps  
kneeling  
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: quadriceps  
1. Kneel with the balls of the feet on the ground.  
2. Keep hips straight (upper leg and torso should be in a straight line).  
3. Place palms of hands on buttocks and push slightly forward.  
4. With a straight body, lean slightly backward until developmental  
stretch is felt in quadriceps.  
5. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds.  
Stretching the hamstrings with  
emphasis on insertion of the  
hamstrings and calves.  
POSTERIOR OF THIGH  
Sitting Toe Touch  
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: hamstrings, spinal erectors and gastrocnemius  
1. Sit with the upper body nearly vertical and legs straight.  
2. Lean forward from waist and grasp toes with each hand, slightly  
pull toes towards the upper body, and pull chest towards leg.  
(If you are very stiff, try to grasp the ankles.) Hold for 10 seconds.  
3. Release toes and relax foot.  
4. Grasp ankles and continue to pull chest towards legs. Hold for 10  
seconds.  
5. Still grasping the ankles, point away from body and continue to  
pull chest towards legs. Hold for 10 seconds.  
Stretching the hamstrings with  
emphasis on the middle portion.  
Stretching the hamstrings  
with emphasis on the  
upper portion.  
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WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN  
STRETCHING  
Stretching the hamstrings with  
emphasis on insertion of the  
hamstrings and calves  
POSTERIOR OF THIGH  
Semistraddle (Figure Four)  
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: gastrocnemius, hamstrings and spinal erectors  
1. Sit with the upper body nearly vertical and legs straight.  
2. Place sole of left foot on left side of right knee. The lateral side of  
left leg should be resting on the floor.  
3. Lean forward from the waist and grasp toes with right hand and  
slightly pull toes toward the upper body as the chest is also pulled  
toward right leg. Hold for 10 seconds.  
4. Release toes and relax foot.  
5. Grasp ankle and continue to pull chest toward right leg. Hold for  
10 seconds.  
Stretching the hamstrings  
with emphasis on the  
middle portion  
6. Point toes away from body and continue to pull chest toward right  
leg. Hold for 10 seconds.  
7. Repeat with the left leg.  
Stretching the hamstrings  
with emphasis on the  
upper portion  
Remember... do all stretches in a  
smooth, slow controlled manner.  
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WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN  
STRETCHING  
GROIN  
Stretching the hamstrings and groin  
with emphasis on insertion of  
Straddle (Spread Eagle)  
the hamstrings and calves  
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: gastrocnemius, hamstrings, spinal erectors,  
adductors and sartorius  
1. Sit with the upper body nearly vertical and legs straight, and  
spread legs as far as possible.  
2. With right hand, grasp toes of right foot and pull on toes slightly,  
while pulling chest toward right leg. Hold for 10 seconds.  
3. Release toes and relax foot.  
4. Grasp ankle 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. Repeat process by grasping right toes with right hand and left  
toes with left hand. Move the torso forward and toward the ground.  
Stretching the hamstrings and groin  
with emphasis on the middle portion  
Stretching the hamstrings and groin  
with emphasis on the upper portion  
Stretching the groin, low  
back and hamstrings  
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WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN  
STRETCHING  
GROIN  
Butterfly  
Stretching the groin  
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: adductors and sartorius  
1. Sitting with the upper body nearly vertical and legs straight, flex  
both knees as the soles of the feet come together.  
2. Pull feet toward body.  
3. Place hands on feet and elbows on legs.  
4. Pull torso slightly forward as elbows push legs down.  
5. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds.  
POSTERIOR OF LOWER LEG  
Bent-Over Toe Raise  
Stretching calves  
without a step  
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: gastrocnemius and soleus  
1. Stand with heel of right foot 6 to 8 inches in front of left foot.  
2. Flex right foot toward shin (dorsi-flexion) with heel in contact with  
floor.  
3. Lean forward and try to touch right leg with chest while both legs  
are straight.  
4. Continue to lean downward with upper body as the foot is  
dorsi-flexed near maximal toward the shin.  
5. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds.  
6. Repeat with the left leg.  
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WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN  
STRETCHING  
POSTERIOR OF LOWER LEG  
Step Stretch  
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: gastrocnemius and soleus; also, achilles tendon  
1. Have ready a step or board 3 to 4 inches high.  
2. Place balls of both feet on the step or board, 1 inch from its edge.  
3. With straight legs, lower heels as far as posible.  
4. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds.  
5. To stretch achilles tendon, raise heels slightly. Slightly flex 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 intense and individualized stretch, perform this stretch  
with one leg at a time.  
Stretching the calves  
standing on a step  
Preparing to stretch  
Stretching the  
achilles tendon by  
lowering the heel  
the achilles tendon by  
slightly bending the knee  
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Rubber Flooring  
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Dumbbell Rack  
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45°Hyperextension  
Machine  
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from  
Cardio  
Accessories  
Olympic  
Weight Tree  
#WT46  
Elliptical Machine  
#ETX4.0  
Decathlon Treadmill  
#ETDEC  
Strength Training  
Time Clock  
#STT45  
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N O T E S  
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F I D 4 6 F l a t / I n c l i n e / D e c l i n e B e n c h  
R e f e r e n c e D r a w i n g s  
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F I D 4 6 H a r d w a r e ( c o n t i n u e d )  
( s h o w n i n a c t u a l s i z e )  
Key # 33 nylon lock nut 8mm QTY. 2  
Key # 35 spring lock washer 10mm QTY. 3  
Key # 37 spring lock washer 8mm QTY. 8  
Key # 36 flat washer 10mm QTY. 34  
Key # 38 flat washer 8mm QTY. 12  
Key # 34 flat washer 10mm x 30mm QTY. 3  
Key # 32 nylon lock nut 10mm QTY. 19  
Key # 31 spring lock washer 12mm QTY. 2  
Key # 30 hex bolt 8mm x 60mm partial thread QTY. 8  
Key # 31 hex bolt 8mm x 45mm partial thread QTY. 2  
Key # 22 flat washer 12mm QTY. 10  
mm  
Inch  
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F I D 4 6 H a r d w a r e  
( s h o w n i n a c t u a l s i z e )  
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F I D 4 6 M a i n f r a m e P a r t s L i s t  
KEY# QTY  
PART#  
DESCRIPTION  
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
FID46FL-A  
FRONT LEG  
FID46MF-B  
FID46BL-C  
FID46BP-D  
FID46AC-E  
FID46CAT-F  
FID46SP-G  
FID46SB-H  
FID46BB-J  
FID46LSPH-K  
FID46RSPH-K  
FID46LBKH-M  
FID46RBKH-N  
FID46PA-R  
FID46PS-S  
FID46MP-T  
MAINFRAME  
BACK LEG  
BRACE PLATE  
ADJUSTMENT CARRIAGE  
CHROME ADJUSTMENT TUBE  
SEAT PIVOT  
G
H
J
SEAT BRACE  
BACK BRACE  
K
L
LEFT SEAT PAD HANDLE  
RIGHT SEAT PAD HANDLE  
LEFT BACK PAD HANDLE  
RIGHT BACK PAD HANDLE  
PIVOT ARM  
M
N
R
S
T
PIVOT SHAFT  
MAIN POST  
F I D 4 6 H a r d w a r e L i s t  
KEY# QTY  
PART#  
DESCRIPTION  
1
10  
1
PEC12  
PLASTIC END CAP 1"X2"  
2
BC2  
PLASTIC BALL-END CAP 2"  
3
2
BEC250  
PLASTIC BALL-END CAP 2.5"  
4
1
BC3  
PLASTIC BALL-END CAP 3"  
5
4
RFC3  
3" ROUND FOOT CAP  
6
6
PFREC2.5  
REC1.25  
OASC2  
PLASTIC ROLLER END CAP  
7
4
ID. 1 1/4" ROUND HANDLE END CAP  
OLY ADAPTER SLEEVE  
8
1
9
6
FOAM48  
FRB18.5  
FG1.6  
FOAM ROLLER 4"X8" / UPHOLESTERED  
FOAM ROLLER BAR 18 1/2"  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
3
4
FOAM GRIP 1.6" OD (VARIOUS LENGTHS)  
RUBBER DONUT (FOR OLY. WEIGHT POST)  
ADJUSTMENT PIN  
1
RDOP2  
2
PIN4  
2
ROLWH3  
LLPPH  
ROLLER WHEEL 3"  
LARGE LOCKING POP PIN HANDLE  
RUBBER STOPPER  
1
1
RS1  
2
BB3220  
OILITE BUSHING 32mm OD X 20mm ID  
PLASTIC BUSHING 65mm X 65mm  
HIGH-LOW PLASTIC BUSHING 45mm X 45mm  
OILITE BUSHING 20mm OD X 10mm ID  
HEX BOLT 10mmX210mm PARTIAL THREAD  
HEX BOLT 10mmX165mm PARTIAL THREAD  
HEX BOLT 10mmX110mm PARTIAL THREAD  
HEX BOLT 10mmX80mm PARTIAL THREAD  
HEX BOLT 10mmX60mm PARTIAL THREAD  
HEX BOLT 10mmX40mm FULL THREAD  
ROUND ALLEN HEAD 10mmX20mm FULL THREAD BOLT  
SQUARE NECK CARRIAGE BOLT 10mm X 95mm  
HEX BOLT 8mmX60mm PARTIAL THREAD  
HEX BOLT 8mmX45mm PARTIAL THREAD  
NYLON LOCK NUT 10mm  
2
PB6565  
1
PB4545  
22  
1
BB2010  
HEX10210PTB  
HEX10165PTB  
HEX10110PTB  
HEX1080PTB  
HEX1060PTB  
HEX1040FTB  
RAH1020FTB  
SNCS1095  
HEX860FTB  
HEX845FTB  
NLN10  
2
1
2
2
8
3
4
8
2
19  
2
NLN8  
NYLON LOCK NUT 8mm  
3
3
WFLT1030  
WSW10  
FLAT WASHER 10mm X 30mm  
SPRING LOCK WASHER 10mm  
FLAT WASHER 10mm  
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8
WFLT10  
WSW8  
SPRING LOCK WASHER 8mm  
12  
2
WFLT8  
FLAT WASHER 8mm  
PSEC175175  
OLYCLR1.84  
PLASTIC SQUARE END CAP 1.75"X1.75"  
OLYMPIC SPRING COLLAR 1 7/8"  
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F I D 4 6 P a d s L i s t  
KEY# QTY  
PART#  
FID46SP-P  
FID46BP-Q  
DESCRIPTION  
BACK PAD  
P
1
1
SEAT PAD  
Q
F I D 4 6 L a b e l s / D e c a l s L i s t  
KEY# QTY  
PART#  
DWRULE-4  
DWSM-5  
DESCRIPTION  
1
1
WARNING LABEL FOR RULES  
WARNING LABEL FOR MAINTENANCE  
Part numbers are required when ordering parts.  
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E X P L O D E D V I E W  
D I A G R A M  
B o d y - S o l i d  
F I D 4 6  
F l a t / I n c l i n e / D e c l i n e  
B e n c h  
© Copyright 2003. Body-Solid. All rights reserved. Body-Solid reserves the right to change design and specifications when we feel it will improve the product.  
Body-Solid machines maintain several patented and patent pending features and designs. All rights reserved on all design patents and utility patents.  
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