Body Craft Strength Training System Manual de usuario
Exercise Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................................1
Chest....................................................................................3
Shoulders..................................................................................17
Back..................................................................................29
Arms...................................................................................37
Core..................................................................................46
Legs..................................................................................51
Sports Specic / Functional..........................................................60
1
INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS! With your purchase of this BODYCRAFT
Strength Training System you have taken a major step toward a goal of life-
time health and wellness.
THANK YOU! BODYCRAFT is proud to be a part of your pursuit of
health, wellness, and strength! Please use this BODYCRAFT Strength
Training System to:
•Lookbetter!
•Feelbetter!
•Maintainbonehealth!
•Helpcontrolyourweight!
•Increaseyourstrength!
This book is meant to give you the basic knowledge needed to achieve these
goals. This book is included with several of our models, so the descriptions
and pictures may not exactly match the machine you have bought. The
exercises described can all be performed on your machine, although in some
cases, only if you have purchased optional attachments.
We have included descriptions of 52 different strength training exercises
along with several different variations of almost every exercise. We encour-
age you to always seek further knowledge. Exercise science is always moving
forward and good new ideas are inevitable.
WARNING! Before beginning this, or any exercise program, consult your
physician. This is especially important for persons over the age of 35, or
with preexisting health problems. You may have a preexisting health prob-
lemofwhichyouareunaware.RecreationSupply,Inc.assumesnorespon-
sibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through use of
this product.
2
FUNCTIONAL TRAINING ARMS
BODYCRAFT was the first company to incorporate Functional Training
Arms into the standard multi-function home gym. This extremely versatile
station opened up a vast array of exercises and we cannot imagine making a
home strength training system without it. Your Functional Training Arms
provide exercises that pertain to everyday living. You can train specifically
for your favorite sport or activity, or for tasks required to help make it
through your day. We encourage you to be inventive with your Functional
Training Arms. You can easily invent motions unique to you. Just be care-
ful to always be in control and work to balance your body.
GENERAL EXERCISE GUIDELINES
There are many theories as to the proper number of repetitions and sets
ofrepetitionsrecommendedforanyspecificexercise.Infact,weareall
unique individuals and what may be effective for one person may not be as
effective for another. Your genetic makeup, goals, and available time are all
specifictoyou.Inadditiontoreadingthisbook,werecommendconsulta-
tions with
fitness professionals such as a certified personal trainer and your local spe-
cialty fitness dealer.
Thehumanbodyisahighlyadaptivemachine.Itcanquicklyadjustto
routine stresses. Therefore, intensity and variety are vital components of
anystrengthtrainingroutine.Intensityismoreimportantthanaspecific
number of repetitions or sets of repetitions. The amount a muscle group
is stressed (to failure) is directly proportional to the amount of increased
strength/growth.Inotherwords,themoreeffortyouputintotraining,
the more results you should receive! Periodically changing the routine is
also highly recommended. Your body will become accustomed to a rou-
tine. Variety will increase your results!
Please remember to start easy and increase the total time and number of
repetitions gradually. Overdoing it in the beginning can cause unnecessary
musclesoreness.Ifatanytimeyoufeelexcessiveorunnaturalpain,stop
immediately! Determine what is wrong before continuing. See your
physician if you have any doubts.
Ingeneralterms,formaximummusclebuilding,werecommend6-12
repetitions and 2-3 sets per exercise. For endurance training, We recom-
mend12-20repetitionsand2-3setsperexercise.
3
Chest
4
CHEST
Bench Press
Adjust the seat back to the upright position. Adjust the seat so that the
bench press handles are even with your chest. The bench press handles
should be adjusted for a comfortable stretch, about even with the front
of your chest. Too far back can cause excessive strain on your shoul-
ders! Grab the handles with an overhand grip and press away from
your chest. Do not lock out your elbows. Return slowly.
Variations: Use an underhand grip or a neutral grip. Changing the
grip does emphasize different areas of the muscle group.
Primary muscles worked:PectoralsMajorandMinor(chest),Anterior
Deltoids (shoulder), Triceps (back of the arm).
5
CHEST
Cable Bench Press
Adjust the seat back to the upright position and the Functional Train-
ing Arms to chest height. Sit upright, grab the cable handles with an
overhand grip, and press away from your chest. Return slowly.
Variations: Use an underhand grip, neutral grip, or even twist your
wrists (like a karate punch). You can also vary the width of the Func-
tional Training Arms. Changing the grip and width does emphasize
different areas of the muscle group. As with all cable oriented exercises,
this exercise can be performed one arm at a time.
Primary muscles worked:PectoralsMajorandMinor(chest),Anterior
Deltoids (shoulder), Triceps (back of the arm).
6
CHEST
Converging Bench Press
This exercise is very similar to the Cable Bench Press, but your arms
converge to the middle as you press. Adjust the seat back to the upright
position and the Functional Training Arms to chest height. Sit upright,
grab the cable handles with an overhand grip, and press away from your
chest. Return slowly.
Variations: Use an underhand grip, neutral grip, or even twist your
wrists (like a karate punch). You can also vary the width of the Function-
al Training Arms. Changing the grip and width does emphasize different
areas of the muscle group.
Primary muscles worked:PectoralsMajorandMinor(chest),Anterior
Deltoids (shoulder), Triceps (back of the arm).
7
CHEST
Incline Bench Press
AdjusttheseatbacktooneoftheholesintheINCLINEposition.Your
comfort will determine which hole exactly. Adjust the seat so that the
bench press handles are even with your chest. Sit back in the seat so
that the seat back forces a forward lean. The bench press handles should
be adjusted for a comfortable stretch, about even with the front of your
chest. Too far back can cause excessive strain on your shoulders! Grab
the handles with an overhand grip and press away from your chest.
Return slowly.
Variations: Use an underhand grip, or neutral grip. Changing the grip
does emphasize different areas of the muscle group.
Primary muscles worked:PectoralsMajorandMinor(chest),Anterior
Deltoids (shoulder), Triceps (back of the arm).
8
CHEST
Cable Incline Bench Press
Adjust the seat back to the upright position and the Functional Train-
ing Arms to chest height. Grab the cable handles with an overhand
grip and press away from your chest, and upward at about a 45 degree
angle. Do not lock out your elbows. Return slowly.
Variations: Use an underhand grip, neutral grip, or even twist your
wrists (like a karate punch). You can also vary the width of the Func-
tional Training Arms. Changing the grip and width does emphasize
different areas of the muscle group. As with all cable oriented exer-
cises, this exercise can be performed one arm at a time.
Primary muscles worked:PectoralsMajorandMinor(chest),Anterior
Deltoids (shoulder), Triceps (back of the arm).
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