The decals shown here have been placed on
the weight bench. If a decal is missing or
illegible, call 1-877-992-5999, and order a
free replacement decal. Apply the decal in
the location shown. Note: The decals may
not be shown at actual size.
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-
tions 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.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the weight bench are adequately informed of all precautions.
3. The weight bench is intended for home use
only. Do not use the weight bench in any
commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
4. Keep the weight bench indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Place the weight bench
on a level surface, with a mat beneath it to
protect the floor or carpet. Make sure that
there is enough clearance around the weight
bench to mount, dismount, and use the
weight bench.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the weight bench at all times.
7. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
8. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protection while exercising.
9. Always exercise with a partner. When you
are performing bench press exercises, your
partner should stand behind you to catch the
barbell if you cannot complete a repetition.
11. The weight bench is designed to support a
maximum user weight of 300 lbs. (136 kg)
and a maximum total weight of 510 lbs. (231
kg). Do not place more than 210 lbs. (95 kg),
including a barbell and weights, on the
weight rests. Do not place more than 130 lbs.
(59 kg) on the leg lever or the weight carriage. Note: The weight bench does not
include a barbell or weights.
12. Always make sure that there is an equal
amount of weight on each side of the barbell
when you are using it. Always keep some
weight on both ends of the barbell when
adding or removing weights to prevent the
barbell from tipping.
13. When you are using the leg lever, place a
barbell with the same amount of weight on
the weight rests to balance the weight bench.
14. When you put weight on the weight rests,
make sure that you put at least 10 lbs. (5 kg)
on the leg lever to balance the weight bench.
15. Make sure that the adjustment pin and the
weight rest knobs are inserted completely
and tightened into the uprights before beginning any exercise.
16. Always remove the curl post and the lat
tower from the front leg before using the leg
lever.
If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while
17.
exercising, stop immediately and cool down.
10. Do not sit on the top end of the backrest;
this will cause the weight bench to tip.
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. Sears assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property
damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the versatile WEIDER®PRO
265 weight bench. The weight bench offers an impressive array of weight stations designed to develop
every major muscle 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 bench will help you to achieve the specific
results you want.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the weight bench. If you have questions after
Lat Bar
Lat Tower
reading this manual, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
(1-800-469-4663). To help us assist you, please note
the product model number and serial number before
calling. The model number is 831.15711.0. The serial
number can be found on a decal attached to the
weight bench (see the front cover of this manual for
the location of the decal).
Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are
labeled.
ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS:
Height: 79 in. (201 cm)
Width: 40 in. (102 cm)
Depth: 70 in. (178 cm)
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Weight Rest
Backrest
Weight Carriage
Leg Lever
Weight Tube
Weight Rest Knob
Upright
Storage Tube
Seat
Backrest Bracket
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M6 Washer (48)
M10 Nylon Locknut (43)
M10 x 168mm Bolt (50)
M4 x 16mm Screw (45)
M8 Washer (56)
M10 x 75mm Bolt (42)
M10 x 81mm Bolt (41)
M10 x 65mm Bolt (40)
M8 Nylon Locknut (55)
M8 x 58mm Bolt (52)
M6 x 16mm Screw (39)
M10 x 68mm Bolt (54)
M6 Nylon Locknut (51)
M6 x 40mm Bolt (49)
M10 x 60mm Bolt (47)
M10 x 19mm Bolt (53)
M10 Washer (44)
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
efer to the drawings below to identify small parts used in assembly. The number in parentheses by each draw-
R
ing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on page 18.
pre-assembled for shipping purposes. If you cannot find a part in the parts bags, check to see if it has
been pre-assembled. If a part is missing, call 1-877-992-5999.
Important: Some parts may have been
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ASSEMBLY
Make Assembly Easier
Everything in this manual is designed to ensure
hat the weight bench can be assembled suc-
t
cessfully by almost anyone. However, the weight
bench has many parts and the assembly
process will take time. By setting aside plenty of
time, assembly will go smoothly.
Before beginning assembly, carefully read the
following information and instructions:
• Assembly requires two people.
• Because of its weight and size, the weight bench
should be assembled in the location where it will
be used. Make sure that there is enough clearance to walk around the weight bench as you
assemble it.
• 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.
• As you assemble the weight bench, make sure all
parts are oriented as shown in the drawings.
• For help identifying small parts, use the Part
Identification Chart.
The included grease and the following tools (not
included) may be required for assembly:
• 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.
1.
Before assembling the weight bench, make
sure that that you have read and understand the information in the box above.
Lift the Weight Rest (7) in the Left Upright (6) and
secure it with a Weight Rest Knob (23).
Attach the Crossbar (4) to the Left Upright (6)
with a Right Joint Plate (18), a Left Joint Plate
(59), four M10 x 75mm Bolts (42), and four M10
Nylon Locknuts (43). Do not tighten the Nylon
Locknuts yet.
Attach the Crossbar (4) to the Right Upright
(5) in the same manner.
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2. Attach the Bench Frame (1) to the Front Leg (2)
with two M10 x 65mm Bolts (40), two M10
ashers (44), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (43).
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Do not tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.
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3. Attach the Bench Frame (1) to the Crossbar (4)
with two M10 x 81mm Bolts (41) and two M10
Nylon Locknuts (43).
Tighten the M10 Nylon Locknuts (43) used in
steps 1 through 3.
4. Attach the Weight Tube (16) inside the Leg Lever
(3) with an M8 x 58mm Bolt (52), two M8
Washers (56), a 10mm Spacer (32), and an M8
Nylon Locknut (55).
Press the 25mm Round Angled Cap (28) onto the
Weight Tube (16).
Grease an M10 x 68mm Bolt (54). Attach the Leg
Lever (3) with the Bolt and an M10 Nylon Locknut
Do not overtighten the Nylon Locknut;
(43).
the Leg Lever must pivot easily
.
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Grease
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5. Orient the Backrest Frames (12) with the indicated tubes in the position shown. Attach the
Backrest Frames to the Backrest Bracket (10)
with four M6 x 40mm Bolts (49), four M6 Washers
(48), and four M6 Nylon Locknuts (51). Do not
tighten the Nylon Locknuts yet.
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6. Attach the Backrest (13) to the Backrest Frames
(12) with four M6 x 40mm Bolts (49) and four M6
ashers (48). D
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o not tighten the Bolts yet.
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7. Insert the Backrest Bracket (10) through the
Bench Frame (1).
Grease an M10 x 168mm Bolt (50). Attach the
Backrest Frames (12) to the Bench Frame (1)
with the Bolt and an M10 Nylon Locknut (43).
not overtighten the Nylon Locknut; the
Backrest Frames must pivot easily.
Attach the Adjustment Pin (25) to the Bench
Frame (1) with an M4 x 16mm Screw (45).
Engage the Pin into the Bench Frame and the
Backrest Bracket (10).
Tighten the M6 x 40mm Bolts (49) and M6
Nylon Locknuts (51) used in steps 5 and 6.
8. Attach the Seat (14) to the Bench Frame (1) with
four M6 x 16mm Screws (39).
Do
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9. Insert a Pad Tube (19) into the Leg Lever (3).
Slide two Foam Pads (20) onto the Pad Tube.
Repeat this step with the other two Pad Tubes
19) and the Leg Lever (3) and Front Leg (2).
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10. Attach the Curl Pad (15) to the Curl Post (11) with
two M6 x 16mm Screws (39).
11. Route the Lat Cable (35) through the Lat Tower
(8) and over the Pulley (38). Make sure that theCable is under the lat bar rest. Attach the Pulley
inside the Lat Tower with an M10 x 60mm Bolt
(47), two M10 Washers (44), two 10mm Large
Spacers (31), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (43).
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Lat Bar
Rest
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12. Insert an M10 x 19mm Bolt (53) into the bracket
on the W
Slide the Weight Carriage (9) onto the Lat Tower
(8). Make sure that the bracket on the W
Carriage and the lat bar rest on the Lat T
(see step 11) are on opposite sides of the Lat
Tower.
19mm Bolt (53) with an M10 Nylon Locknut (43).
13. Make sure that all parts are properly tightenedbefore the weight bench is used. The use of all
remaining parts will be explained in ADJUSTMENT on page 10.
eight Carriage (9).
Attach the Lat Cable (35) to the M10 x
eight
ower
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43
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Bracket
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ADJUSTMENT
This section explains how to adjust the weight bench. See the EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 12 for important 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 bench is used. 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 BACKREST
The Backrest (13) can be used in a decline position,
a level position, or an incline position. To use the
Backrest in the decline position, remove the
Adjustment Pin (25) and lay the Backrest on the
Crossbar (4).
To use the Backrest (13) in the level or inclined position, lift the Backrest and insert the
(25) through the Bench Frame (1) and a hole in the
Backrest Bracket (10).
Adjustment Pin
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13
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25
Adjustment
Holes
ADDING WEIGHT
To use the Weight Carriage (9) or the Leg Lever (3),
slide the desired weights (not included) onto the
Weight Carriage or the Weight Tube (16). Secure the
weights on the Weight Carriage with the Spring Clips
(36). Unused weights can be stored on the tubes on
the Uprights (not shown).
WARNING: Do not place more than
130 lbs. (59 kg) on the Weight Carriage (9) or
eight Tube (16).
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ADJUSTING THE WEIGHT RESTS
To change the height of the Weight Rests (7), remove
the Weight Rest Knobs (23). Position the Weight
Rests to the desired height in the Uprights (5, 6) and
secure them with the Weight Rest Knobs.
WARNING: Always set both Weight
Rests (7) at the same height. Make sure that the
eight Rest Knobs (23) are inserted into both
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the Uprights (5, 6) and the Weight Rests.
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ATTACHING THE CURL PAD
or some exercises, the Curl Pad (15) must be
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attached to the weight bench. Remove the 45mm
hick Square Inner Cap (57) from the Front Leg (2).
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Insert the Curl Post (11) into the Front Leg (2). Align
one of the adjustment holes in the Curl Post with the
adjustment hole in the Front Leg. Fully tighten the
Curl Knob (34) into the Front Leg.
The Lat Tower (8) can be attached in the same way.
Note: When the Curl Pad (15) or Lat Tower (8) is not
in use, the 45mm Thick Square Inner Cap (57) should
be inserted into the Front Leg (2).
ATTACHING THE LAT BAR
Attach the Lat Bar (17) to the Lat Cable (35) with a
Cable Clip (37). Remove the Lat Bar when performing
an exercise that does not require it.
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EXERCISE GUIDELINES
THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS
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 resistance 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 resistance for each exercise
depends upon the individual user. You must gauge
your limits and select the amount of resistance 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 repetitions
without difficulty, increase the amount of resistance.
Toning
You can tone your muscles by pushing them to a moderate percentage of their capacity. Select a moderate
amount of resistance 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
resistance.
Weight Loss
To lose weight, use a low amount of resistance 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
Cross training is an ef
well-balanced fitness program. An example of a balanced program is:
Plan strength training workouts on Monday
•
Wednesday, and Friday.
Plan 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, such as
•
running on a treadmill or riding on an exercise cycle,
on Tuesday and Thursday.
• Rest from both strength training and aerobic exercise
for at least one full day each week to give your body
time to regenerate.
The combination of strength training and aerobic exer
cise will reshape and strengthen your body
op your heart and lungs.
ficient way to get a complete and
,
, plus devel
PERSONALIZING YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM
Determining the appropriate length of time for each
workout, and the number of repetitions or sets to complete, is an individual matter. Avoid overdoing it during
the first few months of your exercise program.
Progress at your own pace and be sensitive to your
body’s signals. If you experience pain or dizziness
while exercising, stop immediately and cool 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 delivering more oxygen to your muscles.
WORKING OUT
Each workout should include 6 to 10 different exercises. Select exercises for every major muscle group,
emphasizing areas that you want to develop most. To
give balance and variety to your workouts, vary the
exercises from workout to workout.
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
Maintaining proper form is an essential part of an
ef
fective exercise program. 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 guide accompanying this manual you will find photographs showing the
correct form for several exercises, and a list of the
muscles affected. Refer to the muscle chart on the
next page to find the names 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
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during the return stroke. Never hold your breath.
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Rest for a short period of time after each set. The
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MUSCLE CHART
A. Sternomastoid (neck)
B. Pectoralis Major (chest)
C. Biceps (front of arm)
D. Obliques (waist)
E. Brachioradials (forearm)
F. Hip Flexors (upper thigh)
G. Abductor (outer thigh)
H. Quadriceps (front of thigh)
I.Sartorius (front of thigh)
J. Tibialis Anterior (front of calf)
K. Soleus (front of calf)
L. Anterior Deltoid (shoulder)
M. Rectus Abdominus (stomach)
N. Adductor (inner thigh)
O. Trapezius (upper back)
P.Rhomboideus (upper back)
Q. Posterior Deltoid (shoulder)
R. Triceps (back of arm)
S. Latissimus Dorsi (mid back)
T. Spinae Erectors (lower back)
U. Gluteus Medius (hip)
V. Gluteus Maximus (buttocks)
W. Hamstring (back of leg)
X. Gastrocnemius (back of calf)
ideal resting periods are:
Rest for three minutes after each set for a muscle
•
building workout.
Rest for one minute after each set for a toning work-
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out.
• 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.
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
ithout strain. Stretching at the end of each workout
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is an effective way to increase flexibility.
STAYING MOTIVATED
For motivation, keep a record of each workout. The
chart on pages 14 and 15 of this manual can be photocopied and used to schedule and record your workouts. List the date, the exercises performed, the resistance used, and 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.
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NOTES
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PART LIST—Model No. 831.15711.0R
Key No. Qty.DescriptionKey No. Qty.Description
0407A
11Bench Frame
21Front Leg
31Leg Lever
4
51Right Upright
61Left Upright
72Weight Rest
81Lat Tower
91Weight Carriage
101Backrest Bracket
111Curl Post
122Backrest Frame
131Backrest
141Seat
151Curl Pad
161Weight Tube
171Lat Bar
182Right Joint Plate
193Pad Tube
206Foam Pad
212Weight Rest Cap
222Square Bushing
232Weight Rest Knob
242Lat Tower Bushing
251Adjustment Pin
26345mm Square Inner Cap
27225mm x 51mm Inner Cap
28125mm Round Angled Cap
29425mm Square Inner Cap
302Lat Handgrip
31210mm Large Spacer
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. See the back cover of this manual for information
about ordering replacement parts. If a part is missing, call 1-877-992-5999. *These parts are not illustrated.
1Crossbar
32110mm Spacer
33425mm Round Inner Cap
341Curl Knob
51Lat Cable
3
362Spring Clip
371Cable Clip
381Pulley
396M6 x 16mm Screw
402M10 x 65mm Bolt
412M10 x 81mm Bolt
428M10 x 75mm Bolt
4316M10 Nylon Locknut
444M10 Washer
455M4 x 16mm Screw
46619mm Round Inner Cap
471M10 x 60mm Bolt
488M6 Washer
498M6 x 40mm Bolt
501M10 x 168mm Bolt
514M6 Nylon Locknut
521M8 x 58mm Bolt
531M10 x 19mm Bolt
541M10 x 68mm Bolt
551M8 Nylon Locknut
562M8 Washer
57245mm Thick Square Inner Cap
58125mm Thin Round Inner Cap
592Left Joint Plate
*
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-User’s Manual
-Exercise Guide
-Grease Packet
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EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. 831.15711.0R
0407A
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