Weider 8980 I User manual

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TAB E OF CONTENTS
WAR I GDECALPLACEME T .............................................................2
IMPORTA TPRECAUTIO S ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGI ......................................................................4
PARTIDE TIFICATIO CHART ..............................................................5
ASSEMBLY ..............................................................................6
ADJUSTME T ...........................................................................18
WEIGHTRESISTA CECHART .............................................................20
CABLEDIAGRAM ........................................................................21
MAI TE A CE ..........................................................................22
EXERCISEGUIDELI ES ..................................................................23
PARTLIST ..............................................................................25
EXPLODEDDRAWI G ....................................................................26
ORDERI GREPLACEME TPARTS ..................................................BackCover
WARNING DECA P ACEMENT
Keep hands and
fingers clear of
this area.
This decal is placed
on both sides of the
upright and on the
pivot frame.
This drawing shows the location(s) of the
warning decal(s). If a decal is missing
or illegible, see the front cover of this
manual and request a free replace-
ment decal. Apply the decal in the
location shown. ote: The decal(s) may
not be shown at actual size.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over the age of 35 or
persons with pre-existing health problems.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the weight system are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
3. Your weight system is intended for home
use only. Do not use your weight system in a
commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
4. Use your weight system only on a level sur-
face. Cover the floor beneath the weight sys-
tem to protect the floor.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from your weight system at all times.
7. Your weight system should not be used by
persons weighing more than 300 lbs.
(136 kg).
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
exercising; do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught on your weight sys-
tem. Always wear athletic shoes for foot pro-
tection.
9. Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts.
10. Always secure the weight stack with the lock
pin and lock after exercising to prevent
unauthorized use of the weight system (see
OCKING THE WEIGHT STACK on page 20).
11. Make sure that the cables remain on the pul-
leys at all times. If the cables bind as you
are exercising, stop immediately and make
sure that the cables are on the pulleys.
12. Always stand on the foot plate when per-
forming an exercise that could cause the
weight system to tip.
13. Never release the arms, leg lever, lat bar, or
handle strap while weights are raised. The
weights will fall with great force.
14. Always disconnect the lat bar from the
weight system when performing an exercise
that does not use the lat bar.
15. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and begin cooling down.
16. Use your weight system only as described in
this manual.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your weight system before using your weight sys-
tem. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or
through the use of this product.

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Shroud
High Pulley Station
Low Pulley Station
Right Side eft Side
Note: The terms “right side” and “left side” are determined
relative to a person sitting on the seat; they do not corre-
spond to right and left on the drawings in the manual.
Backrest
Weights
Leg Lever
Foot Plate
Seat
Arm
Arm Pin
Leg Lever Pin
Curl Pad
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER®8980 I
weight system. The weight system offers a selection of
weight stations designed to develop every major mus-
cle group of the body. Whether your goal is to tone
your body, build dramatic muscle size and strength, or
improve your cardiovascular system, the weight system
will help you to achieve the specific results you want.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the treadmill. If you have questions after read-
ing this manual, please see the front cover of this man-
ual. To help us assist you, note the product model
number and serial number before contacting us. The
model number and the location of the serial number
decal are shown on the front cover of this manual.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
ASSEMBLED
DIME SIO S:
Height: 6 ft. 4 in. (193 cm)
Width: 3 ft. 1 in. (94 cm)
Depth: 5 ft. 5 in. (165 cm)

M6 Washer
(82)
M8 Locknut (58)
M6 Locknut (78)
M8 Washer (59)
M10 Locknut (56)
M4 Washer
(33)
M10 x 70mm Bolt (86)
M10 x 46mm Bolt (81)
M10 x 63mm Bolt (75)
M10 x 67mm Bolt (71)
M10 x 85mm Bolt (67)
M10 x 25mm
Button Bolt (77)
M10 x 155mm Bolt (74)
M8 x 65mm Bolt (68)
M8 x 22mm
Shoulder Bolt (65)
M6 x 63mm Screw (70)
M6 x 16mm
Screw (62)
M4 x 20mm Self-
tapping Screw (69)
M10 x 77mm Bolt (79)
M10 x 51mm Bolt (66)
M10 Washer (57)
M5 x 20mm Self-
tapping Screw (64)
M12 Nut (84)
Large Washer (85)
M8 x 63mm Carriage Bolt (87)
Refer to the drawings below to identify small parts used in assembly. The number in parentheses by each draw-
ing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. Note: Some small parts
may have been preattached. If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preattached.
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
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ASSEMB Y
The Four Stages of the Assembly Process
Frame Assembly—You will begin by assembling
the base and the uprights that form the skeleton of
the weight system.
Arm Assembly—During this stage you will
assemble the arms and the leg lever.
Cable Assembly—During this stage you will
attach the cables and pulleys that connect the
arms to the weights.
Seat Assembly—During the final stage you will
assemble the seat and the backrest.
Before beginning assembly, carefully read the
following information and instructions:
• Assembly requires two persons.
• Because of its weight and size, the weight sys-
tem should be assembled in the location where it
will be used. Make sure that there is enough
clearance to walk around the weight system as
you assemble it.
• To make assembly as easy as possible, we have
divided the assembly process into four stages.
The parts needed for each stage are found in
individual hardware kits.
• Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing
materials until assembly is completed.
• For help identifying small parts, use the PART
IDE TIFICATIO CHART on page 5.
• As you assemble the weight system, make sure
all parts are oriented as shown in the drawings.
• Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless
instructed to do otherwise.
• Assembly requires the included hex key and the
following tools (not included):
Two adjustable wrenches
One rubber mallet
One standard screwdriver
One Phillips screwdriver
Assembly will be more convenient if you have a
socket set, a set of open-end or closed-end
wrenches, or a set of ratchet wrenches.
Make Assembly Easier
Everything in this manual is designed to ensure
that the weight system can be assembled suc-
cessfully by almost anyone. By setting aside
plenty of time, assembly will go smoothly.

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2. Orient the two Weight Guides (21) as shown, so
the indicated holes are closer to the lower ends.
Attach the Weight Guides and the Stabilizer (2) to
the Base (1) with two M10 x 67mm Bolts (71),
two M10 Washers (57), and two M10 Locknuts
(56). Fully tighten the ocknuts.
Attach the Upright (3) to the Base (1) with the two
indicated M8 x 63mm Carriage Bolts (87) and two
M8 Locknuts (58). Do not tighten the ocknuts
yet.
1.
Insert four M8 x 63mm Carriage Bolts (87) up
through the Base (1). Note: It may be helpful to
place a piece of tape over the bolt heads to
hold them in place.
Before beginning assembly, make sure you
understand the information on page 6.
Frame Assembly
87
56
58
3
1
58 71
71 2
57
57
21
Holes
21
2
1
87
87
1

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3. Attach the Front Leg (7) to the Base (1) with the
two M8 x 63mm Carriage Bolts (87) and two M8
Locknuts (58). Do not tighten the ocknuts yet.
Attach the Leg Bumper (60) to the Front Leg (7)
with an M4 x 20mm Self-tapping Screw (69) and
an M4 Washer (33). Make sure that the end of
the eg Bumper is pointing upward.
4. Attach the Seat Frame (6) to the Upright (3) with
two M8 x 65mm Bolts (68), two M8 Washers (59),
and two M8 Locknuts (58). Do not tighten the
ocknuts yet.
Attach the Seat Frame (6) to the Front eg (7)
in the same manner.
5. Slide the two Weight Bumpers (27) onto the
Weight Guides (21). Orient the six Weights (22)
with the pin holes on the bottom as shown. Slide
the Weights onto the Weight Guides.
Insert the Weight Selector Cap (23) into the
Weight Selector (24). Insert the Weight Selector
into the six Weights (22). Make sure that the pin
on the Weight Selector is oriented as shown.
Apply some of the included grease to the indicat-
ed holes in the Top Weight (25). Slide the Top
Weight onto the Weight Guides (21).
25
21 21
22
27
23
24
Pin
Pin
Hole
Grease
5
6
68
68 68
59
59
59
59
3
7
58
58
68
4
87
58
58
69
33
Upward
60
7
1
3

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7. Attach the Left Cap (19) and the Right Cap (20)
to the bottom of the Shroud (17) with two M5 x
20mm Self-tapping Screws (64) and two M5
Washers (72).
Attach the Top Cap (18) to the top of the Shroud
(17) with two M6 x 16mm Screws (62), four M6
Washers (82), and two M6 Locknuts (78).
7
18
62
62
82
78
82
17
20
19
64 72
72
6. Orient the Top Frame (4) with the welded support
on the bottom.
Attach the Top Frame (4) to the Upright (3) with
two M8 x 65mm Bolts (68), two M8 Washers (59),
and two M8 Locknuts (58). Do not tighten the
ocknuts yet.
Attach the Top Frame (4) between the Weight
Guides (21) with an M10 x 155mm Bolt (74), two
M10 Washers (57), two 19mm Spacers (76), and
an M10 Locknut (56).
See steps 2–4, and 6. Tighten the M8 Locknuts
(58).
4
Welded
Support
3
58
5674
21
21
59
57
57
59 76
76
68
58
6

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8. Attach the Shroud (17) to the Top Frame (4) with
two M6 x 16mm Screws (62) and two M6
Washers (82). Do not tighten the Screws yet.
Attach the Shroud (17) to the brackets on the
Stabilizer (2) with two M6 x 16mm Screws (62)
and two M6 Washers (82). Make sure the brack-
ets are inside the Shroud. Tighten the four
Screws used in this step.
9. Grease an M10 x 77mm Bolt (79). Orient the Leg
Lever (8) with the welded support on the side
shown. Attach the Leg Lever to the Front Leg (7)
with the Bolt and an M10 Locknut (56). Do not
overtighten the ocknut; the eg ever must
pivot easily.
10. Grease an M10 x 77mm Bolt (79). Attach the
Pivot Frame (5) to the Top Frame (4) with the Bolt
and an M10 Locknut (56). Do not overtighten
the ocknut; the Pivot Frame must pivot easi-
ly.
Attach the two Arm Pins (40) to the Pivot Frame
(5) with two M4 x 20mm Self-tapping Screws
(69). Insert the Arm Pins into the two holes in the
Upright (3).
8
6282 17
4
62
62
82
82
Bracket
2
9
56
79
Grease
Welded
Support
7
8
10
Grease
Holes
5
56 79
69
69
3
40
40
4
Arm Assembly

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11. Grease an M10 x 51mm Bolt (66). Attach a Cable
Pivot (39) to the Left Arm (10) with the Bolt and
an M10 Locknut (56). Do not overtighten the
ocknut; the Cable Pivot must pivot easily.
Attach a Handle (11) to the Left Arm (10) with two
M10 x 25mm Button Screws (77) and two M10
Washers (57).
Assemble the Right Arm (9) in the same
manner.
13. See the CAB E DIAGRAM on page 21 to iden-
tify and route the cables.
Identify the Arm Cable (54). Grease an M8 x
22mm Shoulder Bolt (65). Attach the Cable to the
indicated Cable Pivot (39) with the Shoulder Bolt
and an M8 Locknut (58). Make sure that the
cable end can pivot easily on the Shoulder
Bolt.
12. Grease an M10 x 85mm Bolt (67) and two Arm
Bushings (44). Attach the Right Arm (9) to the
Pivot Frame (5) with the Bolt, two M10 Washers
(57), the two Arm Bushings, and an M10 Locknut
(56). Do not overtighten the ocknut; the Right
Arm must pivot easily.
Attach the eft Arm (10) to the Pivot Frame (5)
in the same manner.
Cable Assembly
58
65
54
39
Grease
13
10
9
44
56 57
57
5
67
Grease
Grease
44
12
11
10
39
57
77
57
66
56
9Grease
11

14. Route the Arm Cable (54) over a V-pulley (46).
Attach the V-pulley, a Large Cable Trap (50), two
Full Guards (41), and an M10 Washer (57) to the
Upright (3) with an M10 x 63mm Bolt (75) and an
M10 Locknut (56). Make sure that the Cable
Trap is oriented to hold the Cable in the
groove of the V-pulley.
16. Route the Arm Cable (54) over a V-pulley (46).
Attach the V-pulley, a Large Cable Trap (50), two
Full Guards (41), and an M10 Washer (57) to the
Upright (3) with an M10 x 63mm Bolt (75) and an
M10 Locknut (56). Make sure that the Cable
Trap is oriented to hold the Cable in the
groove of the V-pulley.
15. Route the Arm Cable (54) under a 90mm Pulley
(48). Attach the Pulley and two Half Guards (43)
to the Double U-bracket (63) with an M10 x
46mm Bolt (81) and an M10 Locknut (56). Make
sure that the Half Guards are on the outside
of the U-bracket as shown.
56
3
5746 5041
75
54
41
48
43
43
63
81
56
54
56
3
57
46
50
41
75
54
41
16
15
14
17. Grease an M8 x 22mm Shoulder Bolt (65). Attach
the Arm Cable (54) to the indicated Cable Pivot
(39) with the Shoulder Bolt and an M8 Locknut
(58). Make sure that the cable end can pivot
easily on the Shoulder Bolt.
58
65
54 39
Grease
17
12

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18. Identify the ow Cable (53). Route the Cable
through the Leg Lever (8) and the Front Leg (7).
Attach a 90mm Pulley (48) inside the Leg Lever
(8), over the Low Cable (53), with an M10 x
67mm Bolt (71), two M10 Washers (57), two
12mm Spacers (52), and an M10 Locknut (56).
19. Attach a 90mm Pulley (48) inside the Front Leg
(7), over the Low Cable (53), with an M10 x
67mm Bolt (71), two M10 Washers (57), two
12mm Spacers (52), and an M10 Locknut (56). 56
753
52
52
57
57
48
71
19
8
7
53
52
52
57
57
48
71
56
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20. Route the Low Cable (53) under a 90mm Pulley
(48) and through the Upright (3). Attach the Pulley
inside the Upright with an M10 x 67mm Bolt (71),
two M10 Washers (57), two 12mm Spacers (52),
and an M10 Locknut (56).
56
3
53
52
52
57
57
48
71
20
21. Route the Low Cable (53) over a 90mm Pulley
(48). Attach the Pulley and two Half Guards (43)
to the Double U-bracket (63) with an M10 x
46mm Bolt (81) and an M10 Locknut (56). Make
sure that the Half Guards are on the outside
of the U-bracket as shown.
56
53
48 43
43
63
81
21

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22. Route the Low Cable (53) under a 90mm Pulley
(48). Attach the Pulley and two Half Guards (43)
to the Base (1) with an M10 x 46mm Bolt (81)
and an M10 Locknut (56). Make sure that the
Half Guards are on the outside of the bracket
as shown.
53
43
1
43
81
56
48
22
23. Attach the Low Cable (53) to the U-bracket (45)
with an M8 Washer (59) and an M8 Locknut (58).
See the inset drawing. Do not overtighten the
ocknut; it should be threaded onto the end
of the Cable so that only two threads are
showing above the ocknut.
53
45
58
58
45
59
53
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24. Identify the High Cable (55). Route the Cable up
through the Top Frame (4) and over a 90mm
Pulley (48). Attach the Pulley inside the Top
Frame with an M10 x 67mm Bolt (71), two M10
Washers (57), two 12mm Spacers (52), and an
M10 Locknut (56).
25. Route the High Cable (55) over a 90mm Thin
Pulley (47) and down through the Top Frame (4).
Attach the Thin Pulley inside the Top Frame with
an M10 x 67mm Bolt (71), an M10 Washer (57),
and an 11mm Spacer (49). Make sure that the
Thin Pulley does not fall out of the Top Frame
while you complete steps 26 and 27.
4
55
49 57
47
71
25
56
4
55
52 52
57
57
48
71
24

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26. Wrap the High Cable (55) under a 90mm Pulley
(48). Attach the Pulley, a Cable Trap (51), and
two Half Guards (43) at the upper hole in the U-
bracket (45) with an M10 x 51mm Bolt (66) and
an M10 Locknut (56). Make sure that the Cable
Trap is oriented to hold the Cable in the
groove of the Pulley and that the Half Guards
are on the outside of the U-bracket. 66
51
5648
55
43
43
45
26
28. Route the High Cable (55) over a 90mm Pulley
(48) and down through the Top Frame (4). Attach
the Pulley inside the Top Frame with an M10 x
67mm Bolt (71), two M10 Washers (57), two
12mm Spacers (52), and an M10 Locknut (56).
71
55
52
52
48
57
457
56
28
27. Route the High Cable (55) up through the Top
Frame (4) and over a 90mm Thin Pulley (47).
Attach the Pulley inside the Top Frame with the
M10 x 67mm Bolt (71) used in step 25, an 11mm
Spacer (49), an M10 Washer (57), and an M10
Locknut (56).
55
47
71
4
49
57
56
27
29. Note: The shroud is shown removed in this
step for clarity.
Thread an M12 ut (84) all the way onto the High
Cable (55). Place a Large Washer (85) on top of
the Weight Selector (24).
Tighten the High Cable (55) into the Weight
Selector (24) until all the slack is removed from
the cables. Tighten the M12 ut (84) against the
Large Washer (85).
55
84
85
24
29

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30. Attach the Backrest (16) to the Upright (3) with
two M6 x 63mm Screws (70) and two M6
Washers (82).
31. Attach the Seat (15) to the Seat Frame (6) with
four M6 x 16mm Screws (62) as shown.
Seat Assembly
32. Attach the Lock Plate (73) to the Front Leg (7)
with an M10 x 70mm Bolt (86), an M10 Washer
(57), and an M10 Locknut (56). Do not overtight-
en the ocknut; the ock Plate must pivot
easily.
Attach the Leg Lever Pin (38) to the Front Leg (7)
with an M4 x 20mm Self-tapping Screw (69).
Insert the Leg Lever Pin through the Leg Lever
(8) and the Lock Plate (73).
70
70
82
82
3
15
62
6
56 57
69
38 86
8
73
7
32
31
16
30

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34. Attach the Curl Pad (14) to the Curl Post (13) with
two M6 x 16mm Screws (62).
35. Make sure that all parts have been properly tightened. The use of the remaining parts will be explained in
ADJUSTME T, beginning on page 18.
Before using the weight system, pull each cable a few times to make sure that the cables move smoothly
around the pulleys. If one of the cables does not move smoothly, find and correct the problem. IMPORTANT:
If the cables are not properly installed, they may be damaged when heavy weight is used. See the
CAB E DIAGRAM on page 21 for proper cable routing. If there is any slack in the cables, you will
need to remove the slack by tightening the cables. See MAINTENANCE on page 22.
33. Insert the Pad Tube (29) into the Front Leg (7).
Slide two Small Foam Pads (28) onto the ends of
the Pad Tube. Then, press two Pad Caps (34)
into the Foam Pads.
Slide two Small Foam Pads (28) onto the Leg
Lever (8). Then, press two Pad Caps (34) into the
Small Foam Pads.
14
13
62
34
7
8
28
34
34
34
34
28 28
28
29
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This section explains how to adjust the weight system. See the EXERCISE GUIDELI ES on page 23 for impor-
tant information about how to get the most benefit from your exercise program. Also, refer to the accompanying
exercise guide to see the correct form for each exercise.
Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time the weight system is used. Replace any worn parts immediate-
ly. The weight system can be cleaned with a damp cloth and a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Do not use solvents.
ADJUSTMENT
CHANGING THE WEIGHT SETTING
To change the setting of the weight stack, insert the
Weight Pin (26) under the desired Weight (22). Insert
the Weight Pin so that the bent end touches the
weight stack. Turn the bent end down. Note: Do not
use the Top Weight (25) by itself.
Note: Due to the cables and pulleys, the amount
of resistance at each exercise station may vary
from the weight setting. Use the WEIGHT
RESISTANCE CHART on page 20 to find the
approximate amount of resistance for each weight
station.
ATTACHING THE ACCESSORIES TO A PU EY
STATION
Attach the Lat Bar (35) to the High Cable (55) at the
high pulley station with a Cable Clip (37). For some
exercises, the Chain (83) should be attached between
the Lat Bar and the Cable with two Cable Clips. Adjust
the length of the Chain between the at Bar and
the Cable so that the at Bar is in the correct start-
ing position for the exercise to be performed.
The Lat Bar (35) or the Handle Strap (not shown) can
be attached at either pulley station in the same man-
ner. Always engage the Lock Plate (not shown) before
using the low pulley station (see USI G THE LOCK
LEVER on page 19).
37
37
83
35
55
26
22
25

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USING THE OCK EVER
Before using the low pulley station, engage the Leg
Lever Pin (38) into the Leg Lever (8) and the Lock
Plate (73).
USING THE CUR PAD
To use the Curl Pad (14), remove the 50mm Round
Inner Cap (30) from the Front Leg (7). Insert the Curl
Post (13) into the Front Leg and secure it in place
with the Curl Knob (61).
Before performing an exercise that does not require
the Curl Pad (14), remove the Curl Pad and press the
50mm Round Inner Cap (30) into the Front Leg (7).
Store the Curl Pad away from the weight system.
5
40
3
Holes
13 61
14
7
30
9
10
38
873
ARM CONVERSION
To use the Arms (9, 10) as butterfly arms, insert the
Arm Pins (40) into the holes in the Upright (3) and the
Pivot Frame (5) as shown.
To use the Arms (9, 10) as press arms, insert the Arm
Pins (40) into the indicated holes in the Pivot Frame
(5) and the Arms.

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OCKING THE WEIGHT STACK
Lock the weight stack by inserting the Lock Pin (89)
through a Weight Guide (21) and securing the Lock
(88) onto the Lock Pin.
WEIGHT RESISTANCE CHART
The chart below shows the approximate weight resistance at each exercise station. The numbers in the left col-
umn refer to the 12.5-lb. weights. Note: The weight resistance shown for the butterfly arm station is for
each arm. The actual resistance at each station may vary due to differences in individual weights as well
as friction between the cables, pulleys, and weight guides.
Note: 1 lb. = 0.45 kg
WEIGHT
Top
1
2
3
4
5
6
HIGH
PU EY
(lbs.)
11
26
42
61
70
86
101
BUTTERF Y
ARM
(lbs.)
16
22
30
41
51
63
82
PRESS ARM
(lbs.)
27
44
62
97
127
144
173
EG EVER
(lbs.)
27
57
85
111
159
182
214
OW
PU EY
(lbs.)
26
55
86
119
148
163
187
21
89
88