HowToUseIt Manual for Weider Home Gym???

I buyed a used Weider Home Gym. Looks kinda like an older version of the 245, but they're are no stickers on it to indicate the actual model.

I think I seriously managed to get it put together ok.
I can find assembly manuals for similar units on the
Weiderfitness site, but nothing about how to use it properly.

Is their a (FREE) place onluine to learn about proper exercise form when using these machines? I would rather not hurt myself doing it wrong.
I find alot of sites wanting to sell me all manner of stuff, just shrilly notyhing about how to use the machines. Should have been some instructional ifnormation which came with the machine. That would be a start.
Suggestions?
Thanks, mike return address is good.

Every machine's different, but most of them work best whether you line up your joint with the machine's joint, e.g., whether you are doin a move where you bend at the knee, make sure you knee is more or less lined up with where the weight pivots on the machine.

Generally spaeking, if you start out with light weights and increase gradually you likely won't do yourself too much harm.

-S- http://www.kbnj.com

Most of these machines are very similar. If you cannot find a store that carries that specific machine, find one that carries a similar machine. Then ask the salesperson for a demonstration of how to use it. It is very unlikely that you will get proper instruction, but you probably will get about as good as you are likely to find anywhere.
Steve pointed out a good rule of thumb--put your joints in line with the machines joints. This also points out the problem with machines--it is their joints that define the movement, not yours.
Good luck--if you find that really enjoy working out, think about a set of free weights.

Dr. Dickie
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