Work Out Guides for Marcy Weight Machines

Work Out Guides for Marcy Weight Machines
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The line of Marcy Weight Machines consists of a wide variety of features, including adjustable weight benches, lat bars, and preacher curl apparatus. Some of the machines come with weight stacks, while others allow you to load weight plates onto the machines for resistance. Trainees can increase their muscle mass, strength levels and other fitness variables by working out with the Marcy Weight Machines.

Machine Close-Grip Bench Press

The machine close-grip bench press is an exercise for the triceps brachii of the upper arms and the pectoralis major of the chest. To perform the exercise, first set the bench to the flat position. Lay your back on the bench and grab the machine bar, using a grip closer than shoulder-width apart. Release the bar from the machine. Bring the bar down toward your chest by bending your elbows. Bring the bar back up to the beginning position by extending your elbows.

Machine Reverse-Grip Lat Pulldown

Machine reverse-grip lat pulldowns are a movement for the latissimus dorsi of the back along with other back muscles. The biceps brachii of the upper arms are also involved in the movement. To execute the movement, begin by adjusting the bench to the flat position. Sit on the bench with your torso upright and hold the bar using an underhand grip that is a bit wider than shoulder-width apart. Pull the bar downward by bending your elbows until the bar is at about chin level. Return the bar up to the start by extending your elbows.

Machine Standing Preacher Curl

The machine standing preacher curl is an exercise that targets the biceps brachii of the upper arms. To perform the exercise, first stand in front of the machine preacher pad and lean your torso onto the pad so your lower chest is up against the pad. Grab the machine preacher curl handles using an overhand grip and put your feet behind you with your legs extended. Bring the handles up toward your shoulders by bending your elbows. Contract your biceps muscles and then bring the handles down to the beginning position by extending your elbows.

Machine Close-Grip Upright Row

Machine close-grip upright rows are a movement primarily for the trapezius muscles of the shoulders. To execute the movement, begin by standing in front of the bar with your torso upright and hold the bar with an overhand grip that is closer than shoulder-width apart. Raise the bar up toward your lower chest by bending your elbows. Return the bar down to the start by extending your elbows.

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Article reviewed by GlennK Last updated on: Jun 14, 2011

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