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Looking To Train Correctly?
Whether you train on your own or with a training partner you need to make sure you use the right equipment for the right workout. Below is a list of popular fitness machines you can use to help train correctly:
The Chest
For chest workouts a good bench press with strong welded frames will help support you when performing a bench press. The question is do you need a utility bench press, a barbell press or a ProSpot machine?
Utility Bench - If you are looking for a bench that allows you to perform many different workouts then a utility bench is what you need. The disadvantage of a utility bench is you will need a partner to help pass you the barbell weights.
Barbell Bench Press – the great advantage of a barbell bench press is you can bench on your own with moderate weights without a partner. Of course with heavier weights you will need this.
Pro Spot machine– The ultimate bench press / multi workout machine, the prospot uses a cable system attached to the Olympic barbell, this allows you to workout without a partner.
The Biceps & Triceps
The best way to train the bicep is to use free weights, for this you need some good quality standard or Olympic cast iron weights, with barbells and dumbbells.
Dumbbells – For Biceps dumbbells are great for seated or standing bicep curls, hammer curls, concentration curls and more.
For Triceps dumbbell extensions and dumbbell kickbacks are great. A good set of dumbbells will help you train your biceps and triceps.
Fixed dumbbells are the best option, however they are more expensive compared to buying a dumbbell bar with weights. If want to meet in the middle with price then we suggest the SelectTech Dumbbells
Barbells – Biceps are great for standing bicep curls, preacher curls and reverse curls. For triceps skull crusher and close grip bench press are great exercises. A good standard or Olympic barbell bar with good weights is imperative to training your biceps and triceps correctly.
The Back & Shoulders
The best ways to train the back and shoulders is a multi gym with several attachments, and also the use of free weights.
Multi Gyms – The best back workouts are, seated cable rows, reverse pull downs and shrugs. The best shoulder workouts are upright rows, lateral raises and shoulder presses
Multi gyms are great because they provide multi workouts, and a good multi gym with different attachments will help you workout your back and shoulders to perfection.
Legs
The best way to train legs is with a mixture of free weights and machines. Some of the great leg exercises are dead lifts, leg presses, leg extensions, standing leg curls, and hamstring curls.
Leg Press – Leg press machines are great because you can load them with a lot of free weights to really strengthen your leg muscles. Just remember when purchasing one of these machines you need to purchase the Olympic weights separately
Leg Extensions & standing Leg Curls & hamstring curls – leg extensions and leg curls are normally attachments that you can add to a multi gym or bench press.
Dead lifts – dead lifts are normally performed with free weights and you can use them with smith machines.
I hope you have found this information useful and if will consider Fitness Superstore when purchasing your home fitness and gym equipment. Remember here is what we offer:
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