Service department by calling the telephone number for your country (list on page 56). Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the eGym strength machines. eGym strength machines are not intended for use by anyone under 16 years of age.
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The eGym strength machine must be setup indoors in an area that is always dry (+10°C to +40°C). Make sure that there are no heat sources or sharp objects close to the eGym strength machine and its power cable. The level of safety provided by the eGym strength machine can only be maintained if it is checked regularly for damage and wear.
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The eGym strength machine reverts to its 5 Typeplate and switching the eGym standby mode. strength machines on and off...
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The user sits on the eGym strength machine and performs the exercise specific to that machine. There are various training modes available to the user.
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Main modules Each eGym strength machine consists of up to 7 modules. 1 Monitor Each eGym strength machine comes with a monitor. This is equipped with an RFID reader unit via which the user logs on. 2 Control module for servomotors Each eGym strength machine with a power seat and/or kinematics has a control module for servomotors.
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3 Tower Each eGym strength machine contains a tower. This is equipped with an electric drive motor. All modules are mounted on the tower. 4 Frequency converter Each eGym strength machine has a frequency converter. This adjusts the speed and strength during training.
Installation conditions for an eGym strength machine The following technical conditions must be met for the use of eGym strength ma- chines. The delivery of eGym strength machines is subject to certain requirements in terms of the customer‘s data connection and power supply.
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Leg Press M9: 16 A all others: 8 A consumption Protect the supply cable for two eGym strength machines via Recommendation a Type B 16 A circuit breaker or a gG/gL 16 A safety fuse – the leg press requires a separate 16 A fuse Leakage current ≤...
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Technical data eGym strength Own weight Dimensions in mm Highest Highest machine in kg training maximum (depth + width + weight in kg strength height) value in kg Leg Extension 1473 + 1111 + 1276 Abdominal 1293 + 1148 + 1276...
After an eGym strength machine is switched on, all motors of the automatic station settings move through the entire setting range for calibration purposes. If the power supply to an eGym strength machine fails, the training result is not documented and the machine restarts. If power supply is restored the eGym strength machine restarts automatically.
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M2 Abdominal Trainer. to start” button, the eGym strength machine returns to standby mode. Caution A warning indicates the parts of the eGym strength machine that may cause injury in the course of the training session if not enough care is taken.
In addition to the actual exercise zone, a free space of 60 cm must be kept clear to allow access to the eGym strength machine. If eGym strength machines are to be positioned in close proximity, they can share a free space.
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M3 Back Extension M4 Leg Curl 20 cm 20 cm 30 cm 30 cm M5 Chest Press M6 Seated Row 30 cm 30 cm 30 cm 30 cm M7 Lat Pull M8 Glutaeus 30 cm 30 cm 20 cm 30 cm M9 Leg Press M10 Abductor 20 cm...
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M11 Adductor M12 Rotary Torso 20 cm 30 cm 30 cm 50 cm M13 Butterfly M14 Butterfly Reverse 20 cm 70 cm 70 cm 20 cm M15 Bicep Curl M16 Calf Press 20 cm 20 cm 30 cm 30 cm M17 Shoulder Press M18 Triceps Press 30 cm...
Machine settings M1 Leg Extension Primary muscles Quadriceps Secondary muscles – Highest maximum strength value 230 kg Highest training weight 175 kg...
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Basic position 1. Slide your buttocks all the way to the back. Abdominal muscles engaged and slight pull on the handles at the sides for stability. 2. Seat: Adjust the backrest to bring the middle of the knee joint in line with the rotational axis of the machine.
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M2 Abdominal Primary muscles Abdominal muscle Secondary muscles Obliques, anterior hip muscle Highest maximum strength value 150 kg Highest training weight 100 kg...
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Basic position 1. Feet positioned so that the thighs are roughly parallel to the floor. The feet should always be maintained securely in position for the maximum strength measurement. 2. Roller: Roller pad at chest height (should not constrain the chin when curling forwards).
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M3 Back Extension Primary muscles Lower back Secondary muscles Gluteus, rear thigh muscles Highest maximum strength value 200 kg Highest training weight 125 kg...
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Basic position 1. Sitting upright, sternum raised, abdo- minal muscles engaged. 2. Foot plate: Feet in the centre of the foot plate. Knees slightly bent. 3. Back roller: Middle of the shoulder blades. 4. For the strength measurement, grip the handles at either side. Starting position Bend until a slight tension is felt in the back of the thighs.
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M4 Leg Curl Primary muscles Hamstrings Secondary muscles Two-headed calf muscle Highest maximum strength value 175 kg Highest training weight 120 kg...
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Basic position 1. Slide your buttocks all the way to the back. Abdominal muscles engaged and slight pull on the handles at the sides for stability. 2. Seat: Adjust the backrest to bring the middle of the knee joint in line with the rotational axis of the machine.
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M5 Chest Press Primary muscles Pectoral muscles Secondary muscles Anterior deltoids, three-headed upper arm muscle Highest maximum strength value 220 kg Highest training weight 165 kg...
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Basic position 1. Leaning against the back rest, back straight. 2. Seat: Upper handles in line with the middle of the shoulders. Starting position The extended section of the handles should appear to be resting on the chest. Finishing position Shoulders retracted and elbows slightly bent.
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M6 Seated Row Primary muscles Upper back muscles Secondary muscles Rear shoulder muscle, upper arm muscles , forearm muscle Highest maximum strength value 220 kg Highest training weight 165 kg...
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Basic position 1. Chest leaning on the chest pad. 2. Seat: Upper handles in line with the middle of the shoulders. Starting position Arms extended and upper body upright. Finishing position Upper body upright, shoulders contrac- ted and arms as tight as possible. The handles are in line with the surface of the pads.
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M7 Lat Pull Primary muscles Large back muscle brachii, M. brachialis), Secondary muscles Front upper arm muscles, forearm muscle Highest maximum strength value 220 kg Highest training weight 165 kg...
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Basic position As far forward as possible against the pad, upper body upright. Secure the pad manually on the thighs. Starting position Arms extended and shoulders lowered. Finishing position Handles at eye level. Variation: Grip 1. narrow: increased load on the arm muscles.
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M8 Glutaeus Primary muscles Glutes Secondary muscles Rear thigh muscles, lower back Highest maximum strength value 150 kg Highest training weight 100 kg...
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Basic position 1. Standing upright beside the edge of the pad. 2. Adjust the pad to around 15 cm below the iliac crest. Then bend the knee slight- ly to bring the thigh forward onto the pad and bend the upper body forward. Starting position One heel on the foot roller.
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M9 Leg Press Primary muscles Quadriceps Secondary muscles Glutes, hamstrings Highest maximum strength value 375 kg Highest training weight 260 kg...
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Basic position Leaning against the back rest, back stra- ight. Place feet parallel on the designa- ted foot plate, hip-width apart. Hands gripping the handles at either side for stability. Starting position Adjust the footplate so that the knees are bent at a 90 degree angle. Finishing position Knees slightly bent to continuously maintain tension in the thighs.
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M10 Abductor Primary muscles Lateral gluteal muscles Secondary muscles Lateral hip muscles Highest maximum strength value 200 kg Highest training weight 150 kg...
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Basic position Buttocks pushed all the way back. Outer thighs/outside of the knees against the pads and feet on the foot rest. Starting position Legs as close together as possible Finishing position Legs as far apart as the mobility of the hip allows.
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M11 Adductor Primary muscles Inner hip muscles Secondary muscles Inner thigh muscles Highest maximum strength value 200 kg Highest training weight 150 kg...
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Basic position Buttocks pushed all the way back. In- ner thighs/Insides of the knees resting against the pads and place your feet on the fitting foot rest. Starting position Legs far apart until a slight stretch is felt in the inner thigh muscles. Finishing position Legs as close together as possible.
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M12 Rotary Torso Primary muscles Obliques Secondary muscles Back muscles Highest maximum strength value 130 kg Highest training weight 100 kg...
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Basic position Kneel on the station, grip the verti- cal bars firmly, with the chest pressed against the pads. Push the knees out against the knee pad. Starting position Aim for a 50 degree deflection. Finishing position Around 30 degrees over the middle. Exercise description Alternate hip rotation, keep the upper body motionless and facing...
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M13 Butterfly Primary muscles Pectoral muscles, anterior deltoids Secondary muscles Two-headed upper arm muscle Highest maximum strength value 140 kg Highest training weight 100 kg...
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Basic position Leaning against the back rest, back stra- ight. Handles at shoulder height with arms slightly bent. Keep chest up. Starting position Extend the arms out to the sides until a slight tension is felt in the pectoral muscles. Finishing position Arms in front of the body, as close to- gether as possible.
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M14 Butterfly Reverse Primary muscles Upper back muscles Secondary muscles Three-headed upper arm muscle, rear shoulder muscle Highest maximum strength value 120 kg Highest training weight 100 kg...
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Basic position Sitting upright (buttocks not touching the back rest), sternum in contact with the pad. Handles held slightly below shoulder height with arms slightly bent. Starting position Legs as close together as possible. Finishing position Handles in line with the shoulders. Exercise description With the elbows slightly bent, open the arms outwards/towards the...
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M15 Bicep Curl Primary muscles Two-headed upper arm muscle Secondary muscles Forearm muscle, upper arm muscle Highest maximum strength value 120 kg Highest training weight 100 kg...
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Basic position Adjust the seat with the upper body le- aning forwards to bring the arm pad to armpit height. Elbows placed beside the station’s rotational axis and bar grasped in the underhand grip. Starting position Elbows slightly bent. Finishing position Arms bent as far as possible.
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M16 Calf Press Primary muscles Two-headed calf muscle Secondary muscles Deep calf muscle Highest maximum strength value 240 kg Highest training weight 180 kg...
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Basic position 1. Lean against the back rest, back stra- ight. Abdominal muscles engaged and slight pull on the handles for stability. 2. Foot plate: Feet parallel with the heels on the bottom edge of the foot plate. 3. Seat: Knees slightly bent Starting position Ankles bent (dorsal extension) until a definite stretch is felt in the calf mu-...
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M17 Shoulder Press Primary muscles Anterior and lateral shoulder muscles Secondary muscles Neck muscle, three-headed upper arm muscle Highest maximum strength value 200 kg Highest training weight 150 kg...
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Basic position Leaning against the back rest, back stra- ight. Starting position Handles at eye level. Finishing position Shoulders unshrugged and elbows slightly bent. Variation: Grip 1. Horizontal/pronated (lateral shoulder muscle) 2. Vertical/hammer grip (anterior shoulder muscle) Exercise description Extend and then bend the arms. Make sure the shoulders remain unshrugged and the upper body up- right throughout the entire exercise.
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M18 Triceps Press Primary muscles Three-headed upper arm muscle Secondary muscles Large pectoral muscle, anterior deltoids Highest maximum strength value 250 kg Highest training weight 200 kg...
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Basic position 1. As far forward as possible on the seat pad. Secure the pad manually on the thighs. 2. Upper body bent forward slightly, back straight. Starting position Elbows bent at a 90 degree angle and shoulders unshrugged. Finishing position Elbows slightly bent.
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Dr. Schnell (www.dr-schnell.com/uk.html) and to follow the cleaning instructions below:...
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Electricity costs / day: 0,07 £ Electricity costs / day: 0,08 £ The cost per day for a kit with nine eGym strength machines (M1 – M8 + M9) is roughly 0,64 £. Advice for protecting the environment Old eGym strength machines are not worthless waste! Valuable raw materials can be recovered through environmentally responsible disposal.
Disposal instructions This eGym strength machine may not be disposed of with household waste. Each user is obliged to take all electrical or electronic devices to a collection point of their city or municipality, so that they can be disposed of in an environmental- ly-friendly manner.
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