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Machines

13 min
 · 
6 exercises
Machine Ab Crunches
3 sets
10 reps
Adduction Inner Thigh Machine
3 sets
10 reps
Seated Machine Flyes
3 sets
10 reps
Seated Chest Press
3 sets
10 reps
Leg Press
3 sets
10 reps
Seated Machine Leg Extensions
3 sets
10 reps
This Machines 13 min-minute gym workout plan effectively targets your abs, chest and legs. Easily follow this workout with confidence on your phone or printable exercise program with our clear exercise demonstrations. You can also look up step-by-step instructions for each of the 6 exercises and see which muscle groups they target. Enjoy!

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Machines
13 min
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6 exercises
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Machine Ab Crunches
3 sets
10 reps
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
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Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
  1. Sit on the ab machine and select a slight resistance. Position your feet under the pads and grab hold of the top handles.
  2. Make sure your arms are bent at 90 degrees and rest your triceps on the pads.
  3. Begin lifting your legs up as you engage your abs and crunch your upper torso. Exhale as you do so.
  4. Pause and slowly return to starting position as you inhale.

Tip: Use slow, controlled motions and concentrate on using your abs to control the weight. Your feet and legs should be relaxed throughout.

Adduction Inner Thigh Machine
3 sets
10 reps
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
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Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Set up an adductor machine by selecting and appropriate weight and adjusting the seat and leg pads to a comfortable position.
  2. If fitted, grasp the handles on each side of the machine.
  3. Keep your entire upper body straight and stationary with your back pressed firmly against the back rest. This is the start position.
  4. While exhaling, press against the legs pads of the machine with your legs, and bring your thighs close together.
  5. When you feel a slight stretching in your adductors, pause for a count of one squeezing them as you do so.
  6. In a controlled movement, return to the start position, inhaling as you do so.
  7. Repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
  • Standing sideways with your left side facing the weight stack of a pulley machine, attach an ankle cuff to the right ankle.
  • Hold the machine for balance if you need to and slowly lift your right leg up to the right side.
  • Pause and slowly return your right leg to starting position.
  • Repeat the movement.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Lie on your right side on top of a yoga mat or other soft surface.
  2. Brace your core and make sure your body is in a straight line. Keep your right hand on the ground and your left hand on your hip.
  3. Slowly lift the left leg into the air, keeping it straight during the exercise.
  4. Slowly lower your left leg. Complete the set then repeat with the other leg.
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. On a mat or comfortable surface, lie on your left side. Place your left hand behind your head while placing your right hand across your body.
  2. Bend your stacked knees so that your feet are behind you. Begin the movement by lifting the right knee up while keeping the feet together.
  3. Pause at the top of the movement and slowly lower your right knee down to the starting position.
Seated Machine Flyes
3 sets
10 reps
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
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Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Shoulders, Triceps
  1. Sit on a pec deck machine with your back flat against the back rest.
  2. Grip the handles and make sure your arms are parallel to the floor. If not parallel,adjust the seat or handles accordingly. This is the start position.
  3. Exhale and slowly push the handles together  squeezing your chest to the middle as you do so. Hold for a count of one.
  4. Inhale as you return to the starting position in a controlled movement.
  5. Repeat.

This exercise can be performed using an exercise band or pulleys. There are a variety of  different machines with different placement of your forearms. With these,  place your forearms on the pad, with your elbow bent to 90 degrees. Perform the exercise by squeezing your elbows together.

Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
  • Holding a pair of dumbbells, sit on a flat bench and slowly lower yourself back.
  • Keep a tight core as you push the dumbbells above your chest. The dumbbells will be facing one another and held together.
  • With a slight bend in the elbow, open up your chest and slowly lower the dumbbells to the sides.
  • When the dumbbells are parallel with the ground, pause, and return to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
  1. Stand between two cable stations with the dumbbell grip handles attached to the high pulleys on each side of you.
  2. Hold the handles with an overhand grip. Your arms should be outstretched.
  3. Bend your knees and hips slightly so that you are leaning forward, but not too far.
  4. Bend your elbows slightly and rotate your shoulders in towards the centre of your chest a little. Your elbows should be slightly behind you.
  5. Use a hugging motion, keeping your elbows in a fixed, bent position to bring the grip attachments together in front of your chest.
  6. Slowly return to the starting position until you feel a slight stretch in your chest muscles.
  7. Repeat.
Seated Chest Press
3 sets
10 reps
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
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Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
  1. Sit on the seat with your upper chest just above the horizontal handles.
  2. Push the foot lever until you are able to grasp the lever.
  3. Gras the handles using a wide overhand grip and place your elbows out to the sides just below your shoulders.
  4. Release the foot lever and press the hand lever out until your arms are fully extended.
  5. Return the weight until your chest muscles are slightly stretched.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
  1. Lie on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
  2. Start by holding the dumbbells slightly wider than shoulder width apart above your shoulders. Your palms should be facing forward.
  3. Slowly bend your elbows until they are at a 90 degree angle and your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
  4. Push the weights up by straightening your arms.
  5. As you push the weights up, move your arms in an arc to bring the dumbbells together, until they meet over the center of your chest. Hold for a count of one.
  6. Lower the dumbbells by slowly bending your elbows back to 90 degrees.
  7. Continue lowering your arms until they are a little lower than parallel to the floor. (Your elbows should be pointing slightly towards the floor and you should feel a stretch in your chest muscles and shoulders.)
  8. Repeat

Be sure to concentrate on a balanced movement when lifting the dumbbells. Use both arms equally spaced and moving at the same speed.

Leg Press
3 sets
10 reps
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
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Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Hamstrings
  1. Sit down on a leg press machine and place your legs on the platform directly in front of you at shoulder width.
  2. Lower the safety bars holding the weighted platform  and press the platform all the way up until your legs are fully extended in front of you bot do NOT lock your knees. Your torso and legs should be at a 90degree angle to each other. This is the start position.
  3. Inhaling, slowly lower the platform until your upper and lower legs form a 90-degree angle. Pause for a count of one,
  4. Return to the starting position by pushing through the heels of your feet, engaging your quadriceps. Exhale as you do so.
  5. Repeat.
  6. After completing the desired number of repetitions, make sure you lock the safety pins of the machine before alighting.

Always check to make sure that when you re-rack the weight the platform is securely locked.

Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Hamstrings, Lower Back
  1. Set up the barbell on the squat rack so that it is at the same height as your upper chest.
  2. Position your body under the bar, with knees bent so that the bar is resting high on the back of your shoulders.
  3. Grip the bar with your hands comfortably wider than your shoulders.
  4. Slowly straighten your legs to push upwards, lifting the barbell from the rack and take one step forward.
  5. Stand with your legs shoulder width apart.
  6. Bend your knees forward and allow your hips to bend back as if sitting down,
  7. Continue this movement down until your thighs are parallel to the floor or slightly more, making sure your knees are pointing in the same direction as your feet.
  8. Hold for a count of one.
  9. Push up through your heels while straightening your hips and knees, until you are standing in the start position.
  10. Make any adjustments necessary to your stance and grip before continuing on the next repetition.

Do not rest the bar on your neck. Keep your head facing forward at all times. Keep your back straight throughout the entire movement.

Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves
  1. Begin by positioning a barbell at or just below shoulder level in the squat rack. Behind the squat rack, place a tall wooden box or chair. Place yourself underneath the barbell. Make sure the bar is across your upper traps and NOT on your neck.
  2. Place your feet outside of shoulder-width with your toes pointed slightly out. Brace your core and keep your chest up.
  3. Bend at the knees as you drive your hips back. Lower yourself slowly until your butt touches the box. Pause then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Lower Back
  1. With your feet shoulder-width apart, stand with dumbbells as your sides with your palms facing each other.
  2. Keeping your back straight and facing forward, squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
  3. Pause for one second.
  4. Pushing up from your heels, raise back up to starting position and repeat.
Seated Machine Leg Extensions
3 sets
10 reps
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
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Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
  1. Sit on a leg extension machine and place your  legs under the pad with your feet pointed forward. The pad should rest on your shins just above your feet and you will need to adjust it to suit.
  2. Grip the hand bars (if fitted) firmly. This is the start position.
  3. Using  only your quadriceps, fully extend your legs exhaling as you do so. Hold for a count of one.
  4. Return to the start position in a smooth movement as you inhale,.
  5. The angle at your knee should not go past 90-degrees.
  6. Repeat.

This exercise can be performed one leg at a time.

Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
  1. Lie on an exercise mat with your knees bent so that your feet are flat on the floor.
  2. Raise one leg off the floor and bend your knee up towards your chest. Yhis is the start position.
  3. Perform the exercise by pushing down through your other heel and pushing your hips up, raising your glutes off the mat. Continue until your hips are in a straight line with your torso. Hold for a count of one.
  4. Return to the start position by lowering your hip to the floor.
  5. Complete all the repetitions for one set before changing legs.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings
Secondary:
Abs, Lower Back
  1. Lie on an exercise mat with your knees bent so that your feet are flat on the floor. Keep your back straight.
  2. Place your hands out to your sides palms flat for stability.
  3. Raise your glutes off the floor by extending your hips upward while pushing down through you heels.
  4. Continue until your back, hips and thighs are in a straight line. Hold for a count of one.
  5. Return to the start position by lowering your hips back to the floor.
  6. Pause then repeat.
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