The Universal Gym was created by Harold Zinkin, who was the first Mr. California and one of the members of Muscle Beach. He developed and created the first multistation weight machine to broaden the appeal of weight lifting. Universal Gym Equipment was acquired by Nautilus in 2006.
Cable Standing Calf Raise
This exercise works your gastrocnemius muscles, more commonly known as the calf muscle. Attach a dip belt or cable belt to your waist. Attach the lower pulley cable to your belt. Stand on the calf block with your toes and the balls of your feet on the block. Position your arches and heels off of the calf block. Raise your heels by extending your ankles as far as you can. Pause for one second and then slowly return to your starting position. Perform reps according to your fitness goals.
Leg Extension
The leg extension focuses your workout on your quadriceps, but also provides exercise for your trapezius muscles. Sit on the bench and position the front of your lower leg under the leg extension pads. Hold onto the handles for support as you extend your leg until it is straight. Pause for a one second count and then slowly return your legs their starting position. Perform reps according to your fitness goals.
Curl
The curl works out your biceps. Your deltoids and your trapezius muscles will also receive benefit from this exercise. Stand facing the machine. Grab the low pulley cable bar with both hands in a shoulder width grip. Tuck your elbows into your sides and raise the bar towards your chin until your forearms are vertical. Pause for one second and then slowly return your arms to their starting position. Perform reps according to your fitness goals.
Lat Pulldown
The lat pull-down primarily exercises the latissimus dorsi muscles. The biceps, deltoids, rhomboids, trapezius muscles and the pectoralis minor all receive benefit from this exercise as well. Sit on the bench facing towards the machine. Hold the cable bar in a wide grip with both hands. Place your thighs under the support. Pull the cable bar down to your upper chest. Pause for one second and then slowly return to your starting position.
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