Weslo Bench 200 Uk Manual - Page 10

EXERCISE GUIDELINES 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. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of the weight bench. IMPORTANT: These photographs show a selection of exercises that can be performed using the weight bench. Although several different weight benches are shown, the exercises are performed in basically the same way. For muscle locations, refer to the muscle chart on page 13. 1 BENCH PRESS Place the desired amount of weight on the barbell, and set the barbell on the barbell rests on the bench. Lie on the bench. Lift the barbell and extend your arms fully. Lower the barbell to your chest. Return your arms to the fully extended position. Muscles affected: pectoralis major and minor, anterior deltoids, triceps 2 INCLINE BENCH PRESS Set the bench to an inclined position. Lie on the bench. Lift the barbell and extend your arms fully. Lower the barbell to your chest. Return your arms to the fully extended position. Muscles affected: pectoralis major and minor, anterior deltoids, triceps 3 DUMBBELL FLYES Lie on the bench. Position your arms as shown, with a dumbbell in each hand. Raise your arms until the dumbbells touch. Return to the starting position. Muscles affected: pectoralis major and minor, deltoids 10