Exercise Guide - BODYCRAFT

Exercise Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................
........................1
Chest........................................................
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3
Shoulders...........................................................
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17
Back........................................................
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29

Arms....................................................................
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37
Core........................................................
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46
Legs........................................................
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51
60
1
INTRODUCTION

CONGRATULATIONS! With your purchase of this BODYCRAFT
Strength Training System you have taken a major step toward a goal of li
fe-
time health and wellness.

THANK YOU! BODYCRAFT is proud to be a part of your pursuit of
health, wellness, and strength! Please use this BODYCRAFT Strength
Training System to:

This book is meant to give you the basic knowledge needed to achieve the
se
goals. This book is included with several of our models, so the descrip
tions
and pictures may not exactly match the machine you have bought. The
exercises described can all be performed on your machine, although in so
me
cases, only if you have purchased optional attachments.

We have included descriptions of 52 different strength training exercise
s
along with several different variations of almost every exercise. We en
cour-
age you to always seek further knowledge. Exercise science is always mo
ving
forward and good new ideas are inevitable.

WARNING! Before beginning this, or any exercise program, consult your
physician. This is especially important for persons over the age of 35,
or
with preexisting health problems. You may have a preexisting health pro
b-
sibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through
use of
this product.
2
FUNCTIONAL TRAINING ARMS

BODYCRAFT was the first company to incorporate Functional Training
Arms into the standard multi-function home gym. This extremely versatil
e
station opened up a vast array of exercises and we cannot imagine making
a
home strength training system without it. Your Functional Training Arms

provide exercises that pertain to everyday living. You can train specif
ically
for your favorite sport or activity, or for tasks required to help make
it
through your day. We encourage you to be inventive with your Functional

Training Arms. You can easily invent motions unique to you. Just be ca
re-
ful to always be in control and work to balance your body.

GENERAL EXERCISE GUIDELINES
There are many theories as to the proper number of repetitions and sets