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Model No. WEBE08910
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 PART IDENTIFICATION CHART . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau- tions before using the weight bench. 1.Read all instructions in this manual before 9.Do not use a barbell that is longer than six using the weight bench. Use the weight feet with the weight bench. bench only as described in this manual. 10.Always exercise with a partner .When you 2.It is the responsibility of the owner to are ensure performing bench press exercises, your that all users of
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ® Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER 525 toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, weight bench. The weight bench is designed to be 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). used with your own weight set (not included) to help To help us assist you, please note the product model you develop every major muscle group of the body. number and serial number before calling. The model Whether your goal is a shapely figure, dramatic number is WEBE08910
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PART IDENTIFICATION CHART This chart is provided to help you identify the small parts used in assembly. The number in parenthesis below each part refers to the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on page 14 of this manual. Important: Some parts may have been pre-assembled for shipping purposes. If you cannot find a part in the parts bags, check to see if it has been pre-assembled. M8 x 65mm Bolt (22) M8 Washer (29) M6 Washer (25) M10 x 60mm Bolt (27) M8 x 55mm Bolt (34) M8 Nylon Locknut (
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ASSEMBLY • As you assemble the weight bench, make sure all Make Things Easier for Yourself parts are oriented as shown in the drawings. Everything in this manual is designed to ensure • For help identifying small parts, use the PART that the weight bench can be assembled suc- IDENTIFICATION CHART on page 5. cessfully by anyone. However, it is important to realize that the versatile weight bench has many The following tools (not included) are required parts and that the assembly process will ta
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3. Attach the Crossbars (2, 3) to the Uprights (1) 3 with four M8 x 65mm Bolts (22), two Support Plates (12), and four M8 Nylon Locknuts (23). Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet. Note the position of the name decal and make sure the 1 Uprights are oriented as shown. 12 1 23 22 Name Decal 3 22 12 2 23 4. Press a 25.4mm Round Inner Cap (19) into the 4 Lubricate indicated end of the Weight Tube (37). Slide the 27 Weight Tube through the Leg Lever (6) and attach 14 it with an M8 x 50mm Bolt (35),
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6. Press four 25.4mm Square Inner Caps (15) into 6 the indicated ends of each Backrest Tube (8). 9 Attach the Backrest Tubes (8) to the Backrest (9) 15 with three M6 x 38mm Screws (24) and three M6 Washers (25). Do not tighten the Screws yet. 15 25 25 24 25 8 24 24 8 15 15 7. Press a 25.4mm Round Inner Cap (19) into each 7 end of the Support Rod (13). 8 Insert the end of the Support Rod (13) without the locking clip through the Uprights (1). Rotate the locking clip into place around the Upright.
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9. Attach the Curl Pad (11) to the Curl Post (7) with 9 two M6 x 16mm Screws (21). 11 7 21 10. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the weight bench. The use of all remaining parts will be explained in ADJUSTMENTS, beginning on the following page. 9
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ADJUSTMENTS The weight bench is designed to be used with your own weight set (not included). The steps below explain how the weight bench can be adjusted. See EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 12 for important exercise information and refer to the accompanying exercise guide to see the correct form for each exercise. Refer also to the exercise information accompanying your weight set (not included) for additional exercises. Inspect and tighten all parts each time you use the weight bench. Replace any
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ATTACHING THE CURL POST For some exercises, the Curl Pad (11) must be attached to the weight bench. Insert the Curl Post (7) into the indicated hole in the Front Leg (5). Align the holes in the Front Leg and the 11 Curl Post. Secure the Curl Post with the Adjustment Knob (28). Make sure that you fully tighten the Adjustment Knob. 7 Note: When the Curl Pad (11) is not in use, the 38mm Square Inner Cap (14) should be inserted into the Front Leg (5). 14 28 5 11
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EXERCISE GUIDELINES THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS PERSONALIZING YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM Muscle Building Determining the exact length of time for each workout, To increase the size and strength of your muscles, as well as the number of repetitions or sets completed, push them close to their maximum capacity. Your mus- is an individual matter. It is important to avoid overdo- cles will continually adapt and grow as you progres- ing it during the first few months of your exercise pro- sively incre
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Rest for a short period of time after each set. The slowly as you stretch and do not bounce. Ease into ideal resting periods are: each stretch gradually and go only as far as you can • Rest for three minutes after each set for a muscle without strain. Stretching at the end of each workout building workout. is an effective way to increase flexibility. • Rest for one minute after each set for a toning work- out. STAYING MOTIVATED • Rest for 30 seconds after each set for a weight loss workout. For
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PART LIST—Model No. WEBE08910 R1002A Key No.Qty. Description Key No.Qty. Description 1 2 Upright 21 6 M6 x 16mm Screw 2 1 Large Crossbar 22 6 M8 x 65mm Bolt 3 1 Small Crossbar 23 11 M8 Nylon Locknut 4 1 Frame 24 4 M6 x 38mm Screw 5 1 Front Leg 25 4 M6 Washer 6 1 Leg Lever 26 2 M8 x 40mm Carriage Bolt 7 1 Curl Post 27 1 M10 x 60mm Bolt 8 2 Backrest Tube 28 1 Adjustment Knob 9 1 Backrest 29 4 M8 Washer 10 1 Seat 30 1 M10 Nylon Locknut 11 1 Curl Pad 31 1 Weight Tube Adapter 12 2 Support Plate 32
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EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. WEBE08910 R1002A 1 19 12 23 22 13 19 22 3 1 2 22 11 10 12 22 22 34 23 21 7 34 4 14 26 27 9 23 23 18 14 21 15 21 6 30 29 23 23 20 28 14 29 8 25 36 5 25 33 29 8 14 24 37 19 15 35 25 16 25 24 32 31 17 32 16 18 15
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ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, simply call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please be pre- pared to give the following information when calling: • The MODEL NUMBER of the product (WEBE08910) ® • The NAME of the product (WEIDER 525 weight bench) • The SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual) • The KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPT
