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Model No. 831.280781
USERÕS MANUAL
Important
Precautions
¥ Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Save this manual
for future reference.
¥ As you exercise, keep the small of
your back on the exercise mat; it
may be necessary to raise your hips
slightly.
¥ Keep your head on the headrest as
you exercise.
¥ If you feel faint, dizzy, or short of
breath at any time while exercising,
stop immediately and begin cooling
down.
¥ Before you begin this or a
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Before You Begin AssemblyÑCont. Congratulations for purchasing the innovative 2. Attach a Side 2 ¨ PROFORM AB RESISTER. The AB RESISTER is Frame (11) to the 13 designed to shape your upper abs, obliques, and lower Frame (3) with two abs to give you a firm, flat stomach, in only minutes a 3 1/4Ó Screws (13), a 11 day. The unique AB RESISTER supports your head and Frame Spacer (12), 3 neck as you exercise, and helps you maintain correct 5 and two 1/4Ó Barrel form for maximum results. Used as par
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How to Use the AB RESISTER Suggested Stretches Begin and end each workout with a few minutes of The AB Upper stretching. Stretching prepares the body for exercise by RESISTER Abdominals increasing the body temperature, heart rate, and circula- offers a variety tion. After exercise, stretching allows the heart rate to of exercises Oblique return to normal and the muscles to cool down gradual- that shape your Abdominals ly. Stretching is also effective for increasing flexibility. upper abdomi- The
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Beginning Exercises Intermediate Exercises Be sure to stretch for a few minutes before you begin. As your abdominal muscles become stronger, and you can comfortably perform several repetitions of the 1. Basic Crunch beginning exercises, it is time to move on to the inter- mediate exercises. Remember to stretch for a few min- utes before you begin. This exercise 1 targets the 4. Raised-knee Crunch with Knees Held to Chest upper abdom- inals. Lie on This exercise the exercise 4 focuses on mat and
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Intermediate ExercisesÐCont. Advanced ExercisesÐCont. 6. Raised-knee Oblique Crunch 8. Advanced Raised-knee Crunch This exercise This exercise 6 8a focuses on the focuses on the oblique lower abdom- abdominals. inals. Bend your Straighten knees, lay your legs and them to one hold them just side, and hold off the floor your legs just as shown in off the floor. photograph Curl up to 8a. Curl up to 8b about a 45¡ angle, then return to the starting position. about a 45¡ Hold your legs stationary thr
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Expert Exercises Expert ExercisesÐCont. The expert exercises should be done only after you can 12. Reverse Trunk comfortably perform the advanced exercises. This exercise 10. Bicycle Ab Crunch 12a focuses on the oblique This exercise abdominals. 10a focuses on Straighten the lower your legs and abdominals. raise them as Straighten shown in your legs and photograph hold them 12a. Curl up just off the to about a 45¡ floor as angle. This is 12b shown in the starting photograph 10b position. 10a.
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Adjusting the Resistance Part List/Exploded Drawing To vary the Key No. Part No. Qty. Description intensity of 1 133134 1 Handle w/Foam Grip your exercise 2 131345 1 Headrest on the AB 3 132780 1 Frame RESISTER, 4 121642 4 Round Inner Cap the position of 5 130657 2 Foam Pad the springs can 6 133133 1 Right Resistance Spring be adjusted. 7 133132 1 Left Resistance Spring There are three 8 131346 1 Exercise Mat different posi- 9 133350 2 1 3/4Ó Screw tions. Press the button on one side of the f
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All replacement parts are available for immediate purchase or Model No. 831.280781 special order when you visit your nearest SEARS Service Center. To request service or to order parts by telephone, call the toll-free num- bers listed at the left. QUESTIONS? When requesting help or service, or ordering parts, please be prepared to provide the following information: If you find that: ¨ ¥ you need help assembling or ¥ The NAME OF THE PRODUCT (PROFORM AB RESISTER) ¨ operating the PROFORM AB RESIST
