Matrix MD-S70, Manual

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MODES OF USE 

1. ISOMETRIC

•  Muscle contraction without movement against a static weight
•  How to: choose a fixed numbered position for the range limiter under the carriage by pulling the pin and sliding range limiter to 

the desired position. Move the weight stack disengagement lever to the “unlocked” position. Switch the carriage lock-out lever to 

the “locked” position. Gently slide carriage back until it locks in position. 

2. LOADED ISOMETRIC

•  Muscle contraction without movement holding resistance from the weight stack at a fixed position
•  How to: choose a fixed numbered position for the range limiter under the carriage by pulling the pin and sliding range limiter to 

the desired position. Switch the carriage lock-out lever to the “unlocked” position. Choose the loaded weight at the weight stack 

and gently slide carriage back until contacting the range limiter. Hold the weight at the fixed position.

3. ISOTONIC

•  Muscle contraction through a desired range of motion, with or without limitation of movement, using the weight stack as the 

resistance mechanism.

•  How to: Pin your desired weight stack resistance and perform exercise through a desired range of motion using slow, controlled 

movements.

4. PLYOMETRIC

•  Explosive movement training or “jump training”.
•  How to: choose your elastic band strength and wrap the band (or bands) through the blue band pegs on the outside of the 

frame. Move the weight stack disengagement lever to the “unlocked” position. Perform your plyometric exercise as desired. 

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CAUTION*** Take note of the range limiting device location. Manufacturer suggests positioning the limiting device in the last 

position to reduce the chances of a sudden stop of the carriage during explosive movements.

5. ELASTIC

•  A form of isotonic training using bands as the primary form of resistance creating increasing loads as the range of motion 

increases.

•  How to: choose your elastic band strength and wrap the band (or bands) through the blue band pegs on the outside of the 

frame. Move the weight stack disengagement lever to the “unlocked” position. Perform exercise through a desired range of 

motion using slow, controlled movements. 

6. COMBINED (ELASTIC & WEIGHT STACK)

•  Using elastic bands and the weight stack of the machine to produce resistance at the same time.
•  How to: choose your elastic band strength and wrap the band (or bands) through the blue band pegs on the outside of the 

frame. Move the weight stack disengagement lever to the “locked” position. Pin your desired weight stack resistance. Perform 

exercise through a desired range of motion using slow, controlled movements.

ENGLISH