Weider PRO 125 User manual

Part No. 157745 J01967-C R0200A Printed in China © 2000 ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
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USER’S MANUAL
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Warning Decal Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Adjusting the Weight Bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Exercise Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Note: A Part List, an Exploded Drawing, and a Part Identification Chart are attached in the center of this manual.
Remove these pages before beginning assembly.
Table of Contents
The decals shown at the right
have been placed on the
weight bench. If either of the
decals is missing or illegible,
please call our Customer
Service Department toll-free
at 1-800-999-3756, Monday
through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6
p.m. Mountain Time (exclud-
ing holidays), to order a free
replacement decal. Apply the
replacement decal in the loca-
tion shown.
Warning Decal Placement
Rest for a short period of time after each set. The
ideal resting periods are:
• Rest three minutes after each set for a muscle build-
ing workout
• Rest one minute after each set for a toning workout
• Rest 30 seconds after each set for a weight loss
workout.
Plan to spend the first couple of weeks familiarizing
yourself with the equipment and learning the proper
form for each exercise.
COOLING DOWN
End each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching.
Include stretches for both your arms and legs. Move
slowly as you stretch and do not bounce. Ease into
each stretch gradually and go only as far as you can
without strain. Stretching at the end of each workout
is very effective for increasing flexibility.
STAYING MOTIVATED
For motivation, keep a record of each workout. List
the date, the exercises performed, the weight plus the
numbers of sets and repetitions completed. Record
your weight and key body measurements at the end
of every month. Remember, the key to achieving the
greatest results is to make exercise a regular and
enjoyable part of your everyday life.
MUSCLE CHART
Pectoralis
Major
Biceps
Obliques
Brachioradials
Brachioradials
Hip Flexors
Abductor
Quadriceps
Soleus
Rectus
Abdominus
Adductor
Trapezius
Trapezius
Rhomboideus
Deltoid
Deltoid
Triceps
Latissimus Dorsi
Spinae Erectors
Gluteus
Medius
Gluteus
Maximus
Hamstring
Abductors
Gastrocnemius
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1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the weight bench.
2. Use the weight bench only as described in
this manual.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the weight bench are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
4. Use the weight bench only on a level surface.
Cover the floor beneath the weight bench to
protect the floor.
5. Inspect and tighten all parts each time you
use the weight bench. Replace any worn
parts immediately.
6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the weight bench at all times.
7. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec-
tion while exercising.
8. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
9. The weight bench is designed to support a
maximum of 360 pounds, including the user
and dumbbells.
10. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while
exercising, stop immediately and begin cool-
ing down.
11. The weight bench is intended for home use
only. Do not use the weight bench in any
commercial, rental or institutional setting.
12. Always make sure that the locking pins are
fully inserted and in the proper position for
the exercise you are performing.
13. When the seat is tilted to the upright position,
always insert the locking pin into the hole in
the seat frame as shown below. Do not insert
the locking pin into the welded tube.
14. When the seat is in the lower position, insert
the locking pin into the welded tube to pre-
vent the seat from pivoting during exercise.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions
before using the weight bench.
Important Precautions
THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS
Muscle Building
The only way to increase the size and strength of
your muscles is to push them close to their maximum
capacity. When you progressively increase the inten-
sity of your exercise, your muscles will continually
adapt and grow. You can tailor the individual exercise
to the proper intensity level in two ways:
• by changing the amount of weight used
• by changing the number of repetitions or sets per-
formed (A “repetition” is one complete cycle of an
exercise, such as one sit-up. A “set” is a series of
repetitions).
The proper amount of weight for each exercise obvi-
ously depends upon the individual user. You must
gauge your limits and select the amount of weight that
is right for you. Begin with 3 sets of 8 repetitions for
each exercise you perform. Rest for 3 minutes after
each set. When you can complete 3 sets of 12 repeti-
tions without difficulty, increase the amount of weight.
Toning
You can tone your muscles by pushing them to a
moderate percentage of their capacity. Select a mod-
erate amount of weight and increase the number of
repetitions in each set. Complete as many sets of 15
to 20 repetitions as possible without discomfort. Rest
for 1 minute after each set. Work your muscles by
completing more sets rather than by using high
amounts of weight.
Weight Loss
To lose weight, use a low amount of weight and
increase the number of repetitions in each set.
Exercise for 20 to 30 minutes, resting for a maximum
of 30 seconds between sets.
Cross Training
Many people desire a complete and well-balanced fit-
ness program, and cross training is a very efficient
way to accomplish this. One example of a balanced
program is:
• Plan weight training workouts on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday.
• Plan 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, such as
cycling or swimming on Tuesday and Thursday.
• Rest from both weight training and aerobic exercise
for at least one full day each week to give your body
time to regenerate.
The combination of weight training and aerobic exer-
cise will reshape and strengthen your body plus
develop your heart and lungs.
PERSONALIZING YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM
Specifying the exact length of time for each workout,
as well as the number of repetitions or sets for each
exercise, is a highly individual matter. It is very impor-
tant to avoid overdoing it during the first few months
of your exercise program. You should progress at
your own pace and be sensitive to your body’s sig-
nals. If you experience pain or dizziness at any time
while exercising, stop immediately and begin cooling
down. Find out what is wrong before continuing.
Remember that adequate rest and a proper diet are
important factors in any exercise program.
WARMING UP
Begin each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching
and light exercise to warm up. Warming up prepares
your body for more strenuous exercise by increasing
circulation, raising your body temperature and deliver-
ing more oxygen to your muscles.
WORKING OUT
Each workout should include 6 to 10 different exercis-
es. Select exercises for every major muscle group
with emphasis on the areas that you want to develop
the most. To give balance and variety to your work-
outs, vary the exercises from session to session.
Schedule your workouts for the time of day when your
energy level is the highest. Each workout should be
followed by at least one day of rest. Once you find the
schedule that is right for you, stick with it.
EXERCISE FORM
You will gain the greatest benefits from exercising by
maintaining proper form. This requires moving
through the full range of motion for each exercise and
moving only the appropriate parts of the body.
Exercising in an uncontrolled manner will leave you
feeling exhausted. On the exercise poster accompa-
nying this manual, you will find photographs showing
the correct form for several exercises. A description of
each exercise is also provided, along with a list of the
muscles affected. Refer to the muscle chart below to
find the locations of the muscles.
The repetitions in each set should be performed
smoothly and without pausing. The exertion stage of
each repetition should last about half as long as the
return stage. Proper breathing is important. Exhale
during the exertion stage of each repetition and inhale
during the return stroke. Never hold your breath!
Exercise Guidelines
Locking
Pin
Welded
Tube
Seat
Frame
WARNING:Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This
is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems.
Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property
damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

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Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER®PRO
125 Weight Bench. The WEIDER®PRO 125 is
designed to help you develop every major muscle
group of the body. Whether your goal is a shapely fig-
ure, dramatic muscle size and strength or a healthier
cardiovascular system, the PRO 125 Weight Bench
will help you achieve the specific results you want.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the WEIDER®PRO 125 Weight Bench. If you
have additional questions, please 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 note the product model number and serial
number before calling. The model number is
WEBE03390. The serial number can be found on a
decal attached to the WEIDER®PRO 125 Weight
Bench (see the front cover of this manual).
Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are
labeled.
Before You Begin
Adjustment Knob
Stabilizer
Main Frame
Foam Pad
Left Side
Seat Adjustment Bracket
Seat
Adjustment Leg
Leg
Foam Pads Backrest
Adjustment
Bracket
This section explains how to adjust the weight bench. See the EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 10 for impor-
tant information on how to get the most benefit from your exercise program. Also, refer to the accompanying
exercise poster to see the correct form for each exercise.
Inspect and tighten all parts each time you use the weight bench. Replace any worn parts immediately. The
weight bench can be cleaned with a damp cloth and a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Do not use solvents.
Adjusting the Weight Bench
SETTING UP THE WEIGHT BENCH FOR ROMAN
CHAIR EXERCISES
To use the weight bench for roman chair exercises, first
raise the Seat Frame (5) to the upright position. Insert the
Locking Pin/w Ring (30) through the indicated hole in the
adjustment bracket and the hole in the Seat Frame.
Adjust the height of the weight bench as described above
so the Seat (9) is in a comfortable position.
Note: When the Seat (9) is in the lower position, insert
the Locking Pin/w Ring (30) through the welded tube to
prevent the Seat from pivoting during exercise.
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE WEIGHT BENCH
To adjust the height of the weight bench, loosen the
Adjustment Knob (23) and raise or lower the Main
Frame (1) to the desired height. Align the hole in the
Leg (6) with one of the holes in the Adjustment Leg (7).
Re-insert the Adjustment Knob and tighten it fully into
the welded nut.
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61
7
WARNING:When the Seat (9) is tilt-
ed to the upright position, always insert the
Locking Pin w/Ring (30) into the hole in the Seat
Frame (5) as shown. Do not insert the Locking
Pin into the welded tube.
Welded
Nut
ADJUSTING THE BACKREST
The Backrest (8) can be used in a level position, two
inclined positions, and a declined position. To adjust the
Backrest to a level position or an inclined position, first
remove the Locking Pin (16). Raise or lower the
Backrest and insert the Locking Pin through one of the
three lower sets of holes in the adjustment bracket and
through the welded tube in the Main Frame (1).
To use the Backrest (8) in a declined position, remove
the Locking Pin (16), lower the Backrest until it rests on
the Main Frame (1), and then re-insert the Locking Pin. 16
8
1
Welded Tube
Adjustment
Bracket
Backrest
Welded
Tube
Adjustment
Bracket
9
5
30
Note: The terms “right side” and “left side” are
determined relative to a person sitting on the
weight bench; they do not correspond to right and
left in the drawings in the manual.

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1. Before assembling this product, make sure that
you understand the information in the box
above.
Turn one of the Stabilizers (2) so the warning decal
is facing up as shown. Note that on one side of the
Stabilizer there is an indentation around each of the
two holes. Insert two M10 x 72mm Carriage Bolts
(21) through the holes in the Stabilizer so that the
bolt heads fit into the indentations.
Slide the bracket on the Main Frame (1) onto the
two M10 x 72mm Carriage Bolts (21) in the
Stabilizer (2). Make sure that the Main Frame is
turned as shown. Tighten an M10 Nylon Locknut
(18) onto each Carriage Bolt.
Press a 60mm Round Endcap (10) onto each end of
the Stabilizer (2).
1
Before beginning assembly, carefully read the
following information and instructions:
•Assembly requires two people.
•Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing
materials until assembly is completed.
•Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless
instructed to do otherwise.
•To identify small parts, use the PART IDENTIFI-
CATION CHART in the center of this manual.
•As you assemble the weight bench, make sure all
parts are oriented as shown in the drawings.
The following tools (not included) are required
for assembly:
• Two (2) adjustable wrenches
• One (1) rubber mallet
• One (1) standard screwdriver
• One (1) phillips screwdriver
• Lubricant, such as grease or petroleum jelly,
and soapy water.
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.
Assembly
Make Things Easier for Yourself!
Everything in this manual is designed to ensure
that the weight bench can be assembled suc-
cessfully by anyone. However, it is important to
recognize that the weight bench has many
small parts, and that the assembly process will
take time. Most people find that by setting aside
plenty of time, and by deciding to make the task
enjoyable, assembly will go smoothly.
1
10
10
18
21
Decal
2
9
10
8. Attach a 30mm x 25mm Bumper (26) to the indicat-
ed hole in the Main Frame (1) with a Bumper Screw
(25).
Press a 25mm x 50mm Inner Cap (14) into each
end of the Seat Frame (5).
Note that the Seat Frame (5) has two welded
tubes. “Tube A” passes through the Seat Frame
and “tube B” is welded beneath the Seat Frame.
Do not confuse the two tubes in this step.
Align tube A in the Seat Frame (5) with the upper
hole in the indicated bracket on the Main Frame (1).
Attach the Seat Frame to the Main Frame with the
M10 x 95mm Bolt (20) and an M10 Nylon Locknut
(18). Do not overtighten the Nylon Locknut; the
Seat Frame must pivot easily.
Insert the Locking Pin w/Ring (30) through tube B
to prevent the Seat Frame (5) from pivoting.
9. Attach the Seat (9) to the brackets on the Seat
Frame (5) with four M6 x 16mm Screws (15).
10. Press 19mm Round Inner Caps (13) into the ends
of the Long Pad Tube (12) and the Short Pad Tube
(31).
Slide a Plastic Spacer (3) and a Foam Pad (11)
onto one end of the Long Pad Tube (12). Insert the
Long Pad Tube into the hole in the Seat Frame (5).
Slide a Plastic Spacer (3) and a Foam Pad (11)
onto the other end of the Long Pad Tube.
Mount the Short Pad Tube (31) in the Leg (6) by
following the instructions above.
11. Make sure that all parts are tightened before
you use the weight bench. Cover the floor
beneath the weight bench to protect the floor.
30
1
14
25
26
14
5
9
20
8
31
3
6
11
11
3
3
35
13
12
13
Welded
Tube A
Welded
Tube B
Bracket
15
15
18
5

3
4
2. Insert two M10 x 70mm Bolts (19) through the holes
in the Support Plate (27) and then through the indi-
cated holes in the Main Frame (1).
Slide the bracket on the Leg (6) onto the two M10 x
70mm Bolts (19). Tighten two M10 Nylon Locknuts
(18) onto the Bolts.
Press a Square Bushing (22) onto the lower end of
the Leg (6). Press a 25mm Square Inner Cap (24)
into the tube on the Leg.
3. Locate the second Stabilizer (2) and note the inden-
tations around the holes. Insert two M10 x 72mm
Carriage Bolts (21) through the holes in the
Stabilizer so that the bolt heads fit into the indenta-
tions.
Slide the bracket on the Adjustment Leg (7) onto
the two M10 x 72mm Carriage Bolts (21) in the
Stabilizer (2). Tighten an M10 Nylon Locknut (18)
onto each Bolt.
Press a 60mm Round Endcap (10) onto each end
of the Stabilizer (2).
4. Slide the Adjustment Leg (7) up into the Leg (6).
Line up one of the holes in the Adjustment Leg with
the indicated hole in the Leg.
Insert the Adjustment Knob (23) into the holes in
the Leg (6) and the Adjustment Leg (7). Fully tighten
the Adjustment Knob into the indicated welded nut.
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19
1
6
18
24
22
18
7
18
10
27
2
1
7
6
Welded
Nut
Hole
23
2
21
10
6
7
5. Attach a 30mm x 25mm Bumper (26) to the indicated
hole in the Main Frame (1) with a Bumper Screw
(25).
Press a 25mm x 50mm Inner Cap (14) into the indi-
cated end of the Backrest Frame (4).
Hold the opposite end of the Backrest Frame (4)
inside the indicated bracket on the Main Frame (1).
Attach the Backrest Frame to the Main Frame with
an M10 x 80mm Bolt (17) and an M10 Nylon
Locknut (18). Do not overtighten the Nylon
Locknut; the Backrest Frame must pivot easily.
6. Note that the bracket on the Backrest Frame (4)
has four sets of oval holes and one set of round
holes. Hold the 15mm x 10.5mm x 67mm Spacer
(28) between the round holes in the bracket. Insert
an M10 x 85mm Bolt (29) through the bracket and
the Spacer. Tighten an M10 Nylon Locknut (18)
onto the Bolt. Make sure that the Spacer is under
the Main Frame (1).
Insert the Locking Pin (16) through one of the four
sets of oval holes in the bracket on the Backrest
Frame (4) and through the welded tube in the Main
Frame (1) (the welded tube is not shown in this
drawing; however, it is shown in drawing 5).
7. Attach the Backrest (8) to the brackets on the
Backrest Frame (4) with four M6 x 16mm Screws
(15).
17
14
1
25
26
Bracket
18
4
29
16
4
5
8
15
4
15
1
Round
Hole
Oval
Adjustment
Holes
Welded
Tube
28
18

Part Identification Chart—Model No. WEBE03390 R0200A
M10 Nylon Locknut (18)–9
Bumper Screw (25)–2
M6 x 16mm Screw (15)–8
M10 x 80mm Bolt (17)–1
M10 x 72mm Carriage Bolt (21)–4
M10 x 70mm Bolt (19)–2
M10 x 85mm Bolt (29)–1
M10 x 95mm Bolt (20)–1
Part List—Model No. WEBE03390 R0200A
Note: “#” indicates a non-illustrated part. Specifications are subject to change without notice. See the back cover
of the user’s manual for information about ordering replacement parts.
Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description
1 1 Main Frame
2 2 Stabilizer
3 4 Plastic Spacer
4 1 Backrest Frame
5 1 Seat Frame
6 1 Leg
7 1 Adjustment Leg
8 1 Backrest
9 1 Seat
10 4 60mm Round Endcap
11 4 Foam Pad
12 1 Long Pad Tube
13 4 19mm Round Inner Cap
14 3 25mm x 50mm Inner Cap
15 8 M6 x 16mm Screw
16 1 Locking Pin
17 1 M10 x 80mm Bolt
18 9 M10 Nylon Locknut
19 2 M10 x 70mm Bolt
20 1 M10 x 95mm Bolt
21 4 M10 x 72mm Carriage Bolt
22 1 Square Bushing
23 1 Adjustment Knob
24 1 25mm Square Inner Cap
25 2 Bumper Screw
26 2 30mm x 25mm Bumper
27 1 Support Plate
28 1 15mm x 10.5 x 67mm Spacer
29 1 M10 x 85mm Bolt
30 1 Locking Pin w/Ring
31 1 Short Pad Tube
# 1 User’s Manual
# 1 Exercise Poster

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29
4
15
15
14
28
8
14
5
15
15
30
20
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11
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12
13 14
11
18
3
3
1
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18
2
10
10
21
25 26
18 18
26
25
27
19
13
11
13
24
11
18
23
6
22 7
18
18
3
3
17
16
10
10
2
21
31
Exploded Drawing—Model No. WEBE03390 R0200A