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• This machine must only be assembled by adults.
• Ask your doctor for advice before starting the training program-
me.
• Attentively read all the advice as to the utilization of the equipment
before beginning your training.
• The equipmentʼs safety level can only be maintained if it is regularly
checked. Immediately replace any deficient components and do
not use the equipment until it is repaired.
• Place your fitness equipment in a sufficiently large area so as to be
able to use it safely and on a stable base with a good leveling.
• Do not leave children to play near the machine whilst you train. Do
not allow children to use the machine.
• Suitable for those weighing less than 110 kg (15 3/4 stone).
SAFETY
To avoid having sweat stains on your board and to keep it looking nice, clean the equipment with a cloth soaked in soapy water.
Regularly check the tightening of all screws.
Do not store the board in a damp place (near a swimming pool, bathroom, etc.).
MAINTENANCE
The PA150 is an appliance designed to strengthen the stomach muscles. The abdominal board is designed to take chest-raising exercises.
The exercises notably aim at working on the long straight and long oblique muscles.
PRESENTATION
DECATHLON guarantees this product for parts and labor, under normal conditions of use, for 5 years for the structure and 2 years for
wear parts
and labor starting on the date of purchase, confirmed by the date on the sales ticket.
DECATHLONʼS obligation in compliance with this warranty is limited to the productʼs replacement or repair, at DECATHLONʼS conve-
nience.
All the products for which the warranty is applicable, shall be accepted by DECATHLON in one of its authorized service centers, sent
postage paid together with the proof of the purchase.
This warranty cannot be applied in the following cases:
• Damage caused during transport
• Misuse or abnormal use
• Repairs done by people not authorized by DECATHLON
• The commercial use of the product concerned
This trade warranty does not exclude the legal guarantee(s) applicable according to countries and / or provinces.
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TRADE WARRANTY
RAISING THE CHEST :
This exercise will more specifically develop the
upper part of the stomach muscles. Set the boardʼs
slant according to the degree of difficulty and the
intensity you want for this exercise. Sit down on the
board so as to prop the front of your feet on the
lower foot props.
MOVEMENT DECOMPOSITION :
Starting position, seated on the board, place your hands along the body at
chest or front level. Breathe in and lean backward without ever going beyond
an angle superior to 90° between your thighs and your chest. It is useless to go
beyond that point. Furthermore, if you lean backward too far you could injure
yourself in the loins. While puffing, curl yourself up so as to bring your chin
close to your knees. Think of curling up so as to contract your stomach muscles
by bringing together your sternum and your pelvis. Come back to your original
position while breathing in, your stomach muscles should remain contracted.
Your head and your shoulders should not be relaxed. Start the movement again
while breathing out.
Exercise variant : for a better localization of oblique muscles, do the exercise
while alternatively bringing together a shoulder and the opposite knee.
RAISING THE LEGS :
This exercise will more specifically develop the lower part of the stomach mus-
cles. Set the boardʼs slant according to the degree of difficulty and the intensity
you want for this exercise. Lie down on your back, grab the upper prop spurs
with your hands.
MOVEMENT DECOMPOSITION :
With your knees bent. Start the exercise with your
thighs at a 90° angle with your chest. It is useless
to bring the legs down too far. Furthermore, you run
the risk of placing your back in hyperextension.
Bring together your knees and your shoulders while
breathing out. Your knees should remain bent. The
hollows should remain slightly off of the board so
as to contract your stomach muscles. You should always think of contracting
your stomach muscles. To do so think of bringing your pubis and your sternum
together in order to create the stomach musclesʼcontraction.
Come back to your original position while breathing in, without bringing your
legs down too low.
TRAINING :
Work in series of 10 to 50 repetitions.
Start progressively if you are a beginner (3 series of 10 repetitions at the start
and progressively increase the number of repetitions and of series).
For more efficiency, exercise your stomach muscles every other day. Stomach
muscle training can be done every day.
SAFETY ADVICE :
When raising the chest, do not place your hands behind your neck. You could
try to help yourself by pulling on your arms and injure yourself.
When raising the chest, only rest the small of the back on the board.
Your thighs and your chest should be at a maximum angle of 90° throughout the
whole exercise. Do not lean backward during the “raising of the chest”
USE