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- Page 1 Hammer Strength MTS Owners Manual...
- Page 3 1. SAFETY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of LIFE FITNESS products to read the owner’s manual, warning labels and instruct all individuals, whether they are the end user or supervising personnel on proper usage of the equipment.
- Page 4 1. Routinely inspect all accessory clips that join attachments to the cables and replace at the first sign of wear. 2. Use only weight selector pins supplied by LIFE FITNESS on weight stacks. Substitutes are forbidden. 3. Cables pose an extreme liability if used when frayed. Always replace any cable at first sign of wear (consult LIFE FITNESS if uncertain).
- Page 5 90 days on upholstery and any items not specified. Life Fitness will ship to you at our expense, any repair parts covered by the warranty as stated. If the Product is deemed not repairable by Life Fitness authorized personnel, we reserve the right to replace any or all of the Product at our option within the stated warranty period.
- Page 6 HAMMER STRENGTH MTS OWNER’S MANUAL 1. Safety Information HOW TO GET PARTS & SERVICE Simply call Customer Support Services at (800) 351-3737 or (847) 451-0036, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, and tell them your name, address and the serial number of your Product.
- Page 7 1. Specifications HAMMER STRENGTH MTS OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 8 2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS 1. Independent Movement Arms • Movement arms are independent of one another to insure proportional results. • Provides greater training variety such as training one arm at a time or alternating movements. 2. Dual Weight Stacks •...
- Page 9 HAMMER STRENGTH MTS OWNER’S MANUAL 4. Weight Plates • Shall be machined from solid, 1” thick steel, which will never break. The result shall be a smooth, consistent finish which is very hard, assuring to be scratch and chip resistant.
- Page 10 For maximum protection, please utilize an extra coat of automotive quality finish wax and wipe excessive sweat and liquids from the machines. 25. Liability Insurance • Certificate of insurance available to the customer upon request. HAMMER STRENGTH MTS OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 11 3. MTS MACHINES MTS CHEST PRESS (MTCP) Muscles exercised: Primary – Pectoralis Major. Secondary – Anterior Deltoid and Triceps. Setup: Adjust the seat height so that handles are aligned with upper chest. Check the weight stacks to ensure appropriate resistance. Grasp the handles overhanded with hands in line with elbows.
- Page 12 3. MTS MACHINES MTS INCLINE PRESS (MTIP) Muscles exercised: Primary – Pectoralis Major. Secondary – Anterior Deltoid and Triceps. Setup Adjust the seat height so that the handles are aligned with upper chest. Check the weight stacks to ensure appropriate resistance. Grasp the handles overhanded with hands in line with elbows.
- Page 13 HAMMER STRENGTH MTS OWNER’S MANUAL MTS DECLINE PRESS (MTDP) Muscles exercised: Primary – Pectoralis Major. Secondary - Anterior Deltoids and Triceps. Setup Adjust the seat height so that the handles are aligned with upper chest. Check the weight stacks to ensure appropriate resistance. Grasp the handles overhanded with hands in line with elbows.
- Page 14 With a controlled motion, press the handles up till arms are fully extended. Return the handles to the start position, without letting the resistance rest on the stack. Repeat the motion, while maintaining proper body positioning. HAMMER STRENGTH MTS OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 15 HAMMER STRENGTH MTS OWNER’S MANUAL MTS HIGH ROW (MTHR) Muscles exercised: Primary – Posterior Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Major. Secondary - Latissimus Dorsi, Trapezius and Biceps. Setup Adjust the seat height so that when seated hands just about grasp the handles when arms are outstretched.
- Page 16 With a controlled motion pull the handles down and back, leading with your elbows. Bring the handles back as far as you can then return to the start position, without letting the resistance rest on the stack. Repeat the motion, while maintaining proper body positioning. HAMMER STRENGTH MTS OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 17 HAMMER STRENGTH MTS OWNER’S MANUAL MTS ROW (MTRW) Muscles exercised: Primary - Latissimus Dorsi and Rhomboids. Secondary - Trapezius, Posterior Deltoid, Teres Major and Biceps. Setup Adjust the seat height so that when performing exercise your elbow bends 90-degrees. Adjust the chest pad so that hands just about grasp the handles when arms are outstretched.
- Page 18 Grasp the side handles to stabilize yourself while performing the exercise. Concentrate on squeezing your quadriceps as you extend your legs, pausing briefly at full extension. Lift and lower the resistance with controlled movements. HAMMER STRENGTH MTS OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 19 HAMMER STRENGTH MTS OWNER’S MANUAL MTS KNEELING LEG CURL (MTKC) Muscles exercised: Primary - Hamstring Setup: Kneel on the knee pad and lean forward stabilizing the leg on thigh pad. Check the weight stacks to ensure appropriate resistance. Grasp handles and bend at the hips to support body on forearm pad. Step opposite leg behind roller pad.
- Page 20 3. Machines HAMMER STRENGTH MTS OWNER’S MANUAL MTS V-SQUAT (MTVS) Muscles Exercised: Primary – Quadriceps/ Gluteus. Secondary – Hamstrings Setup: Adjust the start position to desired depth of squat. Check the weight stack to ensure appropriate resistance. Squat into machine placing feet near the center of the platform, shoulder width apart.
- Page 21 HAMMER STRENGTH MTS OWNER’S MANUAL MTS BICEP CURL (MTBC) Muscles Exercised – Primary – Biceps. Set-Up Adjust the seat height so that your elbows line-up with the axis of rotation for each machine arm and your upper arms lay flat on the pads. Check the weight stacks to ensure appropriate resistance.
- Page 22 With a controlled motion extend your arms, pressing the handles away from you while maintaining proper alignment. Concentrate on squeezing the Triceps as you extend your arms, pausing briefly at full extension before lowering the handles. Maintaining control, return to the start position and repeat the motion. HAMMER STRENGTH MTS OWNER’S MANUAL 3-13...
- Page 23 HAMMER STRENGTH MTS OWNER’S MANUAL MTS ABDOMINAL (MTAB) Muscles Exercised – Primary – Rectus Abdominis Set-Up Adjust the seat height so that the lower back pad is resting on your lower back. Sit in the machine with your legs placed behind the lower roller pads. Check the weight stack to ensure appropriate resistance.
- Page 24 HAMMER STRENGTH MTS OWNER’S MANUAL MTS Chest Press (MTCP) Specifications Machine Weight: 765 lbs. Weight Stacks: 2 @ 150 lbs. ea. Size: in.= 68 w x 40 d x 77 h Live Area: in.= 68 w x 76 d x 77 h...
- Page 25 MTS Kneeling Leg Curl (MTKC) Specifications Machine Weight: Weight Stacks: Size: Live Area HAMMER STRENGTH MTS OWNER’S MANUAL 765 lbs. 2 @ 150 lbs. ea. in.= 62 w x 51 d x 82 h in.= 62 w x 75 d x 82 h 793 lbs.
- Page 26 HAMMER STRENGTH MTS OWNER’S MANUAL MTS V-Squat (MTVS) Specifications Machine Weight: Weight Stacks: Size: Live Area MTS Biceps Curl (MTBC) Specifications Machine Weight: Weight Stacks: Size: Live Area MTS Triceps Extension (MTTE) Specifications Machine Weight: Weight Stacks: Size: Live Area...
- Page 27 4. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ACTION DAILY WEEKLY CLEAN Upholstery Guide Rods Linear Rods Shields Hand Grips INSPECT Belts Hardware Frame Hand Grips LUBRICATE Linear Bearing Guide Rods CLEAN Upholstery with a mild soap and water. ● Guide and linear rods with a cotton cloth. ●...
- Page 28 HAMMER STRENGTH MTS OWNER’S MANUAL CLEANING THE SHIELDS The shields on the MTS machine are made from polycarbonate. Adherence to regular and proper cleaning procedures is recommended to preserve the appearance. Washing To Minimize Scratches Wash the polycarbonate shields with a mild soap or detergent (e.g. Joy Dishwashing Liquid) and lukewarm water using a clean sponge or a soft cloth.
- Page 29 Copyright © 2001 by Life Fitness All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form whatsoever, by photograph or xerography or by any other means, by broadcast or transmission, by translation into any kind of language, nor by recording electronically or otherwise, without permission in writing from the publisher.
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