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Resistance Machine Exercises

Below we explain exercises performed on gym equipment. Resistance machines are the pieces of equipment usually found in a gym which incorporate a weight stack and pulley system to provide resistance against a fixed movement.

They are excellent pieces of machinery for beginners especially, to help develop strength and co-ordination before progressing to free-weights. They are also effective for use in rehabilitation following injury.

When using a resistance machine, all movements should be slow and under control, maintaining an emphasis on technique and posture throughout. Inbetween repetitions the weight being lifted should not return to meet the rest of the stack. This maintains continuous tension on the muscle.

Arms strengthening

Back and Trunk exercises

Assisted Chin-ups

Back Extension Machine

Leg strengthening

Inner Thigh (adductors)

Outer Thigh (abductors)

Seated Calf Raise

Standing Calf Raise

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Ankle Supports

Wobble boards (UK)
Wobble boards (USA)

Knee supports and braces

Knee Supports (UK)
Supports & Braces (USA)

Speed & Agility

Instant Ice Packs

Cold Therapy

Cold Therapy (UK)
Cold Therapy (USA)

Arch support insoles

Insoles & Heelpads

Sports taping

Strapping & Taping

Compression Shorts

Freeze Sprays

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