Dual-gym systems allow you to exercise multiple body parts while saving on space. Shop for a high-quality piece of equipment that will last for years. The more flexible the dual station gym allows you to be, the better. Look for a dual-gym that uses a stacked weight pulley system with at least one section that allows you to adjust the height of the pulley to provide more exercise options. A system with a fixed bench on one side will also help you vary your routine.
Bench Exercises
A dual gym with a fixed bench allows you to expand the uses of the equipment. With a few sets of dumbbells you can utilize the bench to perform dumbbell presses, seated shoulder presses, dumbbell rows and weighted step-ups. You can also perform body-weight exercises like bench dips and push-ups while balancing your hands on the bench. To incorporate cardio into your routine, step up and down on the bench for 20 minutes. The options for using the bench portion of the dual gym are expansive, so think creatively about your exercise routine.
Using Attachments
With a dual-gym that uses a stacked-weight pulley system, you can change the style of attachment on the pulley to adjust the exercise. Purchase a handle-attachment package that includes items like a short or long lat bar, multi-purpose V-bar, triceps press-down bar, straight bar, rope handles and two single-grip handles. Changing the attachments allows you to perform exercises like lat pull-downs, triceps press-downs, seated rows and biceps curls. Different attachments will enable you to change your grip, hitting muscle groups in different ways. Use one attachment to do a wide-grip seated row, and another attachment for a narrow row. If you purchase cuffs and single-grip handles, you can also perform exercises like hip adductions and abductions, and abdominal twists.
Using the Pulley
Using a system that allows you to adjust the height of the pulley will make a difference in adjusting your workout. With the pulley affixed to the top of the machine, all the exercises will require you to pull down or press down on the handle to lift the weight. Options for exercises include lat pull-downs, triceps press downs and kneeling crunches. As you drop the pulley, the angle of the exercises will change. At chest height, you can incorporate single-arm chest presses, shoulder presses, abdominal twists and standing rows. Dropping the pulley all the way to the floor will let you perform seated or kneeling exercises, or you can attach the ankle cuff and work your legs and hips.
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