Hammer Strength is one of the top manufacturers of weight training machines. The company's line of plate-loaded weight machines is popular in gyms throughout the world. Among the advantages of using machines as opposed to free weights is an increased level of safety, especially for novice trainees. Many machine exercises simulate free weight movements. Also, several machine exercises can allow trainees to better focus on individual muscle groups. This is especially beneficial for trainees who are looking to improve a weak muscle.
Hammer Strength Isolateral Horizontal Press
Step 1
Load the weight plates on the Hammer Strength machine. Lie face-up on the horizontal bench with your legs bent and your feet on the ground. Grasp the machine handles using an overhand grip with your arms bent.
Step 2
Raise the handles upward by extending your elbows and contract your chest muscles. Do not lock your elbows at the top of the motion.
Step 3
Return the handles downward to the beginning position by bending your elbows.
Hammer Strength Isolateral Decline Press
Step 1
Load the weight plates on the machine and lay face-up on the decline bench with your legs bent and your feet on the floor. Bend your arms and hold the machine handles in an overhand grip with your arms extended.
Step 2
Bring the handles up by extending your elbows, making sure not to lock your elbows at the top part of the movement.
Step 3
Bring the handles down to the start by bending your elbows.
Hammer Strength Isolateral Front Pulldown
Step 1
Load the weight plates on the machine. Sit on the machine seat and put your feet on the ground. Grasp the overhead machine handles using an underhand grip with your arms extended. Put your chest up against the pad.
Step 2
Lower the handles downward by bending your elbows, and contract your back muscles.
Step 3
Return the handles upward to the initial point by extending your elbows.
Hammer Strength Isolateral Row
Step 1
Load the weight plates on the machine, sit on the machine seat and place your feet on the floor. Place your chest up against the pad. Extend your arms and hold the machine handles with an overhand grip.
Step 2
Bring the handles towards the sides of your body by bending your elbows.
Step 3
Bring the handles to the start by extending your elbows.
Hammer Strength Isolateral Leg Press
Step 1
Load the weight plates on the machine. Sit on the machine seat and put your feet up on the leg platform with your legs extended. Grasp the machine handles and release the platform.
Step 2
Lower the platform down by bending your knees.
Step 3
Return the platform back up by extending your knees.
Things You'll Need
- Hammer Strength machine
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