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PRO SERIES OWNER'S MANUAL
M051-00416-A000
March 2001

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  • Page 1 PRO SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL M051-00416-A000 March 2001...

  • Page 2: Safety And Warranty Information

    1. SAFETY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of LIFE FITNESS products to instruct all individuals, whether they are the end user or supervising personnel on proper usage of the equipment. It is recommended that all users of LIFE FITNESS exercise equipment be informed of the following information prior to its use.

  • Page 3: Specific Operating Warnings

    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 forbid- den. 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 4 WHO PAYS TRANSPORTATION & INSURANCE FOR SERVICE If the Product or any covered part must be returned to a service facility for repairs, We, Life Fitness, will pay all transportation and insurance charges for the first year. You are responsible for transportation and insurance charges during the second and third years (if applicable).
  • Page 5 1. Safety and Warranty Information EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON OUR PART.

  • Page 6: General Specifications

    2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1. Frame Construction • Frame is constructed of U.S. made mechanical quality steel purchased in mill run quantities. • Frame is primarily 2" square tubing with 11 gauge wall thickness. Different tubing sizes and wall thickness shall be used as required through engineering stress analysis. •...

  • Page 7: Cable Adjustment

    2. General Specifications 6. Top Weight Bushings • The top weight bushings shall float within the top weight utilizing rubber o-rings to assure ideal alignment with the guide rods. • The bushings are self-lubricating in order that the guide rods will not require lubrication. 7.
  • Page 8 16. Counter Balanced Input Arms • Input arms on equipment are counter balanced where appropriate to eliminate the weight of the assembly from the weight selected by the user. 17. Radial Bearings • Radial bearings are pillow block bearing with basic radial load rating of over 2000 pounds. Pillow block bearings allow shaft to self-align as well as rotate, which results in smooth and friction free movement.

  • Page 9: Hand Grips

    27. Equipment Anchoring • All machines have holes in the feet which allow for easy anchoring to the floor. Life Fitness recommends that all machines be anchored to the floor to minimize the possibility that they will be tipped.
  • Page 10 3. PRO SERIES MACHINES...
  • Page 11 3. Pro Series Machines UPPER BODY EXERCISE MACHINES Life Fitness Pro Series machines that emphasize the upper body are: 1. Chest Press (SU05) 2. Incline Chest Press (SU10) 3. Pectoral Fly (SU15) 4. Shoulder Press (SU25) 5. Lateral Raise (SU31) 6.

  • Page 12: Chest Press (Su)

    3. Pro Series Machines CHEST PRESS (SU05) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Primarily the pectoralis major and minor. Secondarily emphasized are the anterior deltoid and tricep. Setup: Adjust the range of motion by raising or lowering the seat. Choose a comfortable hand position with palms facing away from you.

  • Page 13: Incline Chest Press (Su)

    3. Pro Series Machines INCLINE CHEST PRESS (SU10) Muscles exercised: Primarily the pectoralis major and minor. Secondarily emphasized are the anterior deltoid and tricep. Setup: Adjust the range of motion by raising or lowering the seat. Choose a comfortable hand position with palms facing away from you. Hand grips should align with your upper chest.

  • Page 14: Pectoral Fly (Su)

    3. Pro Series Machines PECTORAL FLY (SU15) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Primarily the pectoralis major and minor. Secondarily the anterior deltoid and tricep. Setup: Raise or lower the seat so that your hands are comfortable on the handles above the pads.

  • Page 15: Shoulder Press (Su)

    3. Pro Series Machines SHOULDER PRESS (SU25) Muscles exercised: Primarily the anterior deltoid. Secondarily the medial deltoid and the tricep. Setup: Raise or lower the seat so that the handles are level with the top of your shoulders. Select the desired weight. Choose a hand grip that’s comfortable. Sit back against the seat back with chest, shoulders and head up.
  • Page 16 3. Pro Series Machines Deltoid Lateral Raise (SU31) Ending Position Starting Position Muscles exercised: Primarily the medial deltoid. Secondarily the anterior deltoid and the posterior deltoid. Setup: Raise or lower the seat so that the red dots line up with your shoulder joints.
  • Page 17 3. Pro Series Machines REAR DELTOID/PECTORAL FLY (SU35)- PEC FLY EXERCISE Muscles exercised: The pectoralis and anterior deltoid. Setup: Raise or lower the seat so that your hands are comfortable on the vertical handles. Elbows should be slightly below the shoulders. Feet should be on the floor.
  • Page 18 3. Pro Series Machines REAR DELTOID/PECTORAL FLY (SU35)- REAR DELTOID EXERCISE Starting Position Muscles exercised: Trapezius, rear deltoid, rhomboids. Setup: Use pull knob to position handles into hole number 1 (handles back toward weight stack). Raise or lower the seat so that your feet are on the floor when your hands grip the horizontal handles.
  • Page 19 3. Pro Series Machines LAT PULLDOWN- (SU45) Muscles exercised: Primarily latissimus dorsi. Secondarily the bicep. Setup: Use the pull knob to adjust the roller pads up or down so that legs will be firmly anchored under the pads. Select desired weight. Stand and grip the bar with palms facing away from you and thumbs under the bar.

  • Page 20: Low Row (Su)

    3. Pro Series Machines LOW ROW (SU50) Starting and Ending Positions Muscles exercised: Primarily latissimus dorsi and rhomboid. Secondarily trapezius, posterior deltoid, bicep, teres minor, teres major. Setup: Select desired weight. With feet resting on the foot plates, sit far enough back on the bench so that your back muscles stretch some to reach the grip.

  • Page 21: Seated Row (Su)

    3. Pro Series Machines SEATED ROW (SU55) Muscles exercised: Primarily latissimus dorsi and rhomboid. Secondarily trapezius, posterior deltoid, bicep, teres minor, teres major. Setup: Adjust the seat up or down. The seat should be adjusted so that the top of the chest pad lines up with the middle of the chest.

  • Page 22: Pullover (Su)

    3. Pro Series Machines PULLOVER (SU60) Starting Position Ending Position Muscles exercised: Pectoralis, latissimus dorsi, posterior deltoid, teres minor, teres major, tricep. Setup: Adjust the seat up or down. The seat should be adjusted so that the pivot point aligns with the shoulders. Select desired weight. Put arms onto pads and hands on the handle.

  • Page 23: Seated Dip (Su)

    3. Pro Series Machines SEATED DIP (SU66) Muscles exercised: Primarily the tricep. Secondarily the anterior deltoid. Setup: Adjust the seat up or down. The seat should be adjusted so that the elbows are bent at 90 degree angles when gripping the handles. Select desired weight.

  • Page 24: Arm Extension (Su)

    3. Pro Series Machines ARM EXTENSION (SU70) Starting and Ending Position Muscle exercised: Tricep. Setup: Adjust the seat up or down. The seat should be adjusted so that the elbows line up with the red pivot point. Select desired weight. Rest feet under bar. Keep back straight and head up.

  • Page 25: Arm Curl (Su)

    3. Pro Series Machines ARM CURL (SU75) Muscle exercised: Bicep. Setup: Adjust the seat up or down. The seat should be adjusted so that the elbows line up with the red pivot point. Select desired weight. Rest feet on floor. Keep back straight and head up.

  • Page 26: Dip & Chin Assist (Su)

    3. Pro Series Machines DIP & CHIN ASSIST (SU86) Dip Assist Chin Assist Dip Assist Muscle exercised: Tricep. Chin Assist Muscle exercised: Bicep. Dip Assist Setup: For the Dip Assist, rotate the lower bar handles inward or outward. Lift the pad up and lock it into place if assist is desired.
  • Page 27 3. Pro Series Machines LOWER BODY EXERCISE MACHINES Life Fitness Pro Series machines that emphasize the lower body are: 1. Horizontal Leg Press (SL05) 2. Seated Leg Press (SL10) 3. Leg Extension (SL20) 4. Leg Extension with range limiter (SL25) 5.

  • Page 28: Horizontal Leg Press (Sl)

    3. Pro Series Machines HORIZONTAL LEG PRESS (SL05) Starting and Ending Positions Muscle exercised: Primarily the quadriceps. Secondarily the gluteus and hamstrings. Setup: Pull the knob to adjust the start position. Your knees should be bent at about a 90 degree angle to start. Select the desired weight.

  • Page 29: Seated Leg Press (Sl)

    3. Pro Series Machines SEATED LEG PRESS (SL10) Muscle exercised: Primarily the quadriceps. Secondarily the gluteus and hamstrings. Setup: Pull the knob to adjust the start position. Your knees should be bent at about a 90 degree angle to start. Select the desired weight.

  • Page 30: Leg Extension (Sl)

    3. Pro Series Machines LEG EXTENSION (SL20) Start Position End Position Muscle exercised: Quadriceps. Setup: Pull the knob to adjust the start position. Your knees should be bent at about a 90 degree angle to start. Select the desired weight.

  • Page 31: Leg Curl (Sl)

    3. Pro Series Machines LEG CURL (SL30) Muscle exercised: Hamstrings. Setup: Select desired weight. Lie face down with back of ankles under pad. Knees should be off of the end of the bench so they line up with the pivot point of the machine.

  • Page 32: Seated Leg Curl (Sl)

    3. Pro Series Machines SEATED LEG CURL (SL40) Start Position End Position Muscle exercised: Hamstrings. Setup: Select desired weight. Sit down on seat and adjust the back pad by pulling the knob under the left side of the seat. The seat should be adjusted so that the knee lines up with the pivot point (the red dot).

  • Page 33: Multi-Hip (Sl)

    3. Pro Series Machines MULTI-HIP (SL50) Muscle exercised: The multi hip machine can be used in four different ways as shown in the figure above. The exercises use the hip adductors, hip abductors, gluteus. Setup: Select desired weight. Adjust the foot plate so that the pivot point aligns with the hip.

  • Page 34: Hip Adductor (Sl)

    3. Pro Series Machines HIP ADDUCTOR (SL55) Start Position Muscle exercised: Hip adductors Setup: Select desired weight. Sit down with feet on foot pegs so knees are bent 90 degrees. Use the lever to select a desired starting point with the knees apart.

  • Page 35: Hip Abductor (Sl)

    3. Pro Series Machines HIP ABDUCTOR (SL60) Muscle exercised: Hip abductors Setup: Select desired weight. Sit down with feet on foot pegs so knees are bent 90 degrees. Use the lever to select a desired starting point with the knees together.

  • Page 36: Standing Calf (Sl)

    3. Pro Series Machines STANDING CALF (SL65) Start Position End Position Muscle exercised: Soleus, gastrocnemius Setup: Select desired weight. While standing on the floor, adjust the pads to your shoulder height by using the pull knob. Performing the exercise: Step onto the platform with balls of the feet. Heels should be hanging off of the back of the platform.

  • Page 37: Glute (Sl)

    3. Pro Series Machines GLUTE (SL75) Muscle exercised: Gluteus Setup: Select desired weight. Use the pull knob to adjust the knee pad so that it’s at the back of the knee. Adjust the hip pad to support the torso. Performing the exercise: Lie down and hold the handles. With roller pad over back of leg, extend leg upward slowly.
  • Page 38 3. Pro Series Machines TORSO EXERCISE MACHINES Life Fitness Pro Series machines that emphasize the torso are: 1. Abdominal (ST05) 2. Low Back Extension (ST20) 3. Low Back Extension with Range Limiter (ST25) 3-29...
  • Page 39 3. Pro Series Machines Abdominal (ST05) Muscle exercised: Abdominals Setup: Select desired weight. Use the pull knob to adjust the chest pad to the desired start position. With a straight back, the pad should rest on the mid chest. Adjust the foot plate so the knees are bent 90 degrees.
  • Page 40 3. Pro Series Machines LOW BACK EXTENSION (ST25) End Position Start Position Muscle exercised: Erector spinae, gluteus Setup: Select desired weight. Adjust the foot plate so that with the knees bent, you are sitting at the back edge of the cushion. Position the back pad to align with shoulder blades.
  • Page 41 3. Pro Series Machines MULTI USE EXERCISE MACHINES Multiuse Life Fitness Pro Series machines are: 1. Smith Machine (PL06) 2. Multi Adjustable Bench (FB31) 3. Multi Jungle (SM10, SM11, SM20, SM21, SM22, SM30, SM40, SM41, SM42, SM50, SM51, SM60, SM61, SM62, SM63, SM80, SM81, SM82, SM83)
  • Page 42 Variations: Gripping the bar at less than shoulder width places more emphasis on the inner pectorials and triceps. Gripping the bar at greater than shoulder width places more emphasis on the outer pectorials and anterior deltoids. 3. Pro Series Machines 3-33...
  • Page 43 3. Pro Series Machines SMITH MACHINE (PL06)- Back exercises Back exercises: Shrugs: Traps Bent over rows: Lats Dead lifts: Erector spinae Performing the exercises: Shrugs: Without weights on the bar, hook the bar to a starting position where your arms will be nearly fully extended down around the thighs.
  • Page 44 Keeping the back leg straight, begin to bend the forward leg. Doing so will bring the back leg down. Stop the downward motion when the back leg is three to four inches from the floor. Push off with the forward foot to return to the starting position. Alternate legs. 3. Pro Series Machines 3-35...
  • Page 45 3. Pro Series Machines MULTIJUNGLES (SM11, SM20, SM21, SM22, SM30, SM40, SM41, SM42, SM50, SM51, SM60, SM61, SM62, SM63, SM80, SM81, SM82, SM83) General information: A multijungle is the most versatile piece of exercise equipment other than free weights. A vast array of upper, lower and torso exercises can be performed on a multijungle.
  • Page 46 3. Pro Series Machines Lower body exercises: Adductors, Abductors- cable adductors & abductors Glutes- cable leg curls Soleus, Gastrocnemius- calf raises (with belt) 3-37...
  • Page 47 3. Pro Series Machines DUAL ADJUSTABLE PULLEY (SM22) General information: The Dual Adjustable Pulley has two adjustable pulleys positioned 53” (134 cm) apart to accommodate an infinite number of exercises. By adjusting a lever, each weight stack can be configured to allow either one quarter or one half resistance.
  • Page 48 3. Pro Series Machines MULTI ADJUSTABLE BENCH (FB31) General information: The Life Fitness Multi-Adjustable Bench adjusts the back and seat simul- taneously with a single pull pin. The seat pad automatically adjusts to an appropriate angle rela- tive to the back pad. Rollers and the convenient lift-handle allow for easy movement.
  • Page 49 3. Pro Series Machines Chest Press (SU05) Specifications Machine Weight: Weight Stack: Size: Foot assist lever moves independently from input arm. Foot assist lever requires only 80 percent of selected weight thus minimizing the force required to move user arm to starting position and lower weight when finished.
  • Page 50 505 lbs. 190 lbs. in.= 29 x 67 x 47 484 lbs. 255 lbs. in.= 36 x 46 x 82 3. Pro Series Machines 231 kg. 95 kg. cm= 127 x 180 x 165 230 kg. 95 kg. cm= 74 x 170 x 119 220 kg.
  • Page 51 3. Pro Series Machines Lat Pulldown (SU45) Specifications Machine Weight: Weight Stack: Size: Adjustable knee pads for maximum stability. A minimum 300 lb. weight stack. Safety rated carabiner provides reliable and safe performance. U.S. built pulldown bar. Seated Row (SU55) Specifications...
  • Page 52 453 lbs. 190 lbs. in.= 40 x 45 x 65 440 lbs. 190 lbs. in.= 40 x 43 x 65 3. Pro Series Machines 245 kg. 119 kg. cm= 107 x 132 x 168 206 kg. 95 kg. cm= 102 x 114 x 165 200 kg.
  • Page 53 3. Pro Series Machines Dip & Chin Assist (SU86) Specifications Machine Weight: Weight Stack: Size: Adjustable, two-position swivel hand grips for dip exercise. Multiple hand grips on pull-up bar. Knee assist pad folds down and away for unassisted training. Dual access steps integrated into machine.
  • Page 54 515 lbs. 255 lbs. in.= 38 x 41 x 69 462 lbs. 190 lbs. in.= 34 x 60 x 69 3. Pro Series Machines 234 kg. 119 kg. cm= 97 x 104 x 175 210 kg. 95 kg. cm= 86 x 152 x 175...
  • Page 55 3. Pro Series Machines Seated Leg Curl (SL40) Specifications Machine Weight: Weight Stack: Size: Spring loaded seat back adjusts from seated position. Adjustable lower leg pad for varied leg lengths. Three degree angle in tibia pad provides balanced resistance. Roller pad has increased life over fixed pad because wear is distributed around entire pad rather than focused on one spot.
  • Page 56 630 lbs. 395 lbs. in.= 26 x 48 x 77 375 lbs. 140 lbs. in.= 36 x 53 x 65 3. Pro Series Machines 206 kg. 95 kg. cm= 61 x 160 x 145 286 kg. 178 kg. cm= 66 x 122 x 196 170 kg.
  • Page 57 3. Pro Series Machines Abdominal (ST05) Specifications Machine Weight: Weight Stack: Size: Dual angled chest pads with a rounded configuration and hand grips provide comfort and upper torso stability. Starting range limiter provides ease of entry and exit, as well as to accommodate indi viduals with varying torso flexibility.
  • Page 58 810 lbs. 190 lbs. (2) in.= 60 x 42 x 90 115 lbs. none in.= 26 x 55 x 17 3. Pro Series Machines 220 kg. 119 kg. cm= 91 x 117 x 208 368 kg. 95 kg. (2) cm= 152 x 106 x 227 52 kg.

  • Page 59: Maintenance Procedures

    4. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ACTION DAILY MONTHLY CLEAN Upholstery Guide Rods Linear Rods Shields Hand Grips INSPECT Cables Hardware Frame Hand Grips LUBRICATE Linear Bearing Guide Rods Range Limiter QUARTERLY BI-ANNUALLY YEARLY AS NEEDED...

  • Page 60: Once A Day

    4. Maintenance Procedures ONCE A DAY • Wipe down upholstery with a mild soap and water or comparable all purpose cleaner. • Visually inspect all cables for wear at and around connections and along entire length of cable. Always replace at first sign of wear. ONCE A WEEK •...
  • Page 61 © 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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