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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before using the weight bench. 1. Read all instructions in this manual and all warnings on the weight bench before using the weight bench. Use the weight bench only as described in this manual. 5. Keep children under 12 and pets away from the weight bench at all times. 6. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately. 2.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the versatile EXECUTIVE BY PROFORM® weight bench. The weight bench is designed to help you develop the major muscle groups of the upper body. Whether your goal is a shapely figure, an increase in muscle size and strength, or a healthier cardiovascular system, the weight bench will help you achieve the specific results you want. model number and serial number before calling. The model number is HGBE8991.1.
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART This chart is provided to help you identify the small parts used in assembly. The number in parentheses below each part is the key number of the part from the PART LIST on page 14 of this manual. Important: Some parts may have been pre-assembled for shipping purposes. If you cannot find a part in the parts bags, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.
ASSEMBLY • For help identifying small parts, use the PART IDENTIFICATION CHART on page 5. Make Things Easier for Yourself This manual is designed to ensure that the weight bench can be assembled successfully by anyone. Most people find that by setting aside plenty of time, assembly will go smoothly. • As you assemble the weight bench, make sure all parts are oriented as shown in the drawings. • Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless instructed to do otherwise.
3. Press a 50mm Thick Square Inner Cap (11) into each end of the Seat Frame (4). 3 Wide End Orient the Seat (7) as shown. Attach the Seat to the Seat Frame (4) with two M6 x 16mm Screws (17), an M6 x 63mm Screw (19), and an M6 Washer (23). 7 11 4 11 23 17 4. Press two 1” Square Inner Caps (12) into each Backrest Frame (6). 4 12 Orient the Backrest Frames (6) exactly as shown. Attach the Adjustment Bracket (5) to the Backrest Frames with four M10 x 44mm Bolts (15) and four M10 Nylon Locknuts (20).
6. Refer to the inset drawing. Pull out the indicated Adjustment Knob (9) as far as possible. Tip the Seat (7) toward the Knob, and insert the Seat Frame (4) between the two tubes of the Bench Frame (2) as shown. Make sure that the pin on the Seat Frame is under the right tube. Next, slide the Seat Frame forward until the indicated hole is aligned with the small tube on the Bench Frame. Then, release the Adjustment Knob so that it engages one of the adjustment holes in the Seat Frame.
ADJUSTMENTS The weight bench is designed to be used with the weight rack (HGBC5991/HGBM5991/HGBO5991) and set of dumbbells (HGWT0591) included with the HIDDEN GROVE furniture. The steps below explain how the weight bench can be adjusted. See EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 11 for important exercise information. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened each time the weight bench is used. Replace any worn parts immediately.
STORING THE WEIGHT BENCH Uprights To store the weight bench, place the Wheels (13) in the base bracket on the weight rack included with the HIDDEN GROVE furniture. Lift the Rear Stabilizer (1) so that it rests between the uprights.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS PERSONALIZING YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM Muscle Building To increase the size and strength of your muscles, push them close to their maximum capacity. Your muscles will continually adapt and grow as you progressively increase the intensity of your exercise. You can adjust the intensity level of an individual exercise in two ways: • by changing the amount of weight used • by changing the number of repetitions or sets performed.
• Rest for one minute after each set for a toning workout. • Rest for 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. without strain. Stretching at the end of each workout is an effective way to increase flexibility. STAYING MOTIVATED For motivation, keep a record of each workout.
EXERCISE MONDAY WEIGHT SETS REPS WEIGHT SETS REPS WEIGHT SETS REPS Date: / / AEROBIC EXERCISE TUESDAY Date: / / WEDNESDAY EXERCISE Date: / / THURSDAY AEROBIC EXERCISE Date: / / EXERCISE FRIDAY Date: / / Make photocopies of this page for scheduling and recording your workouts.
PART LIST—Model No. HGBE8991.1 Key No. Qty. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 4 2 4 Description Key No. Qty.
EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. HGBE8991.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, see the front cover of this manual. To help us assist you, please be prepared to give the following information when calling: • The MODEL NUMBER of the product (HGBE8991.
