Utilizing Your Weight Bench To The Fullest Extent
Posted on March 18th, 2010 by admin
Utilizing the bench in ways that does not need free weights is an additional wonderful means to get more out of your weight bench. One widespread exercise that can be done on a level bench is ab crunches. Sit on the edge of the bench with our legs together lifted off the ground. Pull them in tight to your chest holding them for a few seconds and return them to the start position. If your bench has a leg curl it’s also possible to lock it in place and use it as leverage for sit- ups. You can add to the quality of both the crunch and sit- ups by holding a weight disc close to your chest as you do these exercises.
The leg curl extension can be used to target numerous areas of your legs depending on which direction you are facing. One great way to work your hamstrings is by laying chest down on the weight bench with your legs around the rotating cam. Slowly but surely curl them up towards your body in a slow and controlled movement and then return to the first position. You can also target the quadriceps on the front of your legs by sitting erect and straightening your legs out in front of you.
The weight bench is an especially handy machine that can be used for a lot of different exercises. Through the use of free weights you’re able to target many different muscle groups using the bench. There are also several exercises you can do that don’t call for any weights at all. Regardless of whether you’re needing a flexible alternative for a home gym or ways to get the most out of your membership you don’t need to look any further.