How to Use Gym Equipment

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Look for instructions.

   Most machines have a short set of instructions and illustration affixed to them.
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   Step 2: Find the adjustments.

   The machines' seats and benches adjust to the height of the user, and you can adjust moving parts to accommodate your leg or arm length. ,, If you can complete ten repetitions easily, choose a slightly heavier weight. , Don't adjust your position to lift the weight because you will not get the full benefit of the machine, and you may injure yourself. ,,
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   Step 3: Adjust the machine so your joints line up with the pivot points of the machines

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   Step 4: your legs (if sitting) are flat on the floor

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   Step 5: and the pads rest comfortably against your limbs.

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   Step 6: Choose a weight that's not too heavy

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   Step 7: so you don't run the risk of injuring yourself if you find you can't complete a repetition.

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   Step 8: Lift the weights slowly

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   Step 9: concentrating on keeping the proper form and exhaling during the lift.

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    Step 10: Avoid letting the weight clang against the rest of the stack at the end of the repetition

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    Step 11: because this annoys others.

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    Step 12: Wipe your sweat off the machine with your gym towel before leaving it.

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