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    Opinons on a leg press machine im purchasing

    Hi as the title states im purchasing a leg press off a guy from another forum its a avanti strength series sg 7001 leg press and squat machine second hand roughly 3 years old with a few plates for $500 heres a link: Dynamic Insight Fitness - Avanti Strength Series - SG-7001 Leg press hack squat...
  2. S

    Cable Crossover machine?

    I'm looking at buying a cable cross over machine for my home gym I was looking at the following: CABLE CROSSOVER or Functional Trainer size is no really big issue (have double bay garage) I was leaning more towards the first one. The main exercise I want to do is cable flys and looking for...
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    dumbell press vs smith machine - shoulders

    which do you guys prefer? do you get better results on one inparticular? obvisouly we can lift heavier on the smith machine, but is free-weights better? i normally do dumbell press one week, then swap to smith machine the next and so on...
  4. T

    Leg Press Hack Squat Machine

    Hi Everyone, I am looking at getting a leg press machine, Im thinking to add leg presses at the end of my leg routine. What does everyone think about doing this as I have heard good things about doing squats and leg presses for your leg routine. I have been looking at the following from Gym...
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    leg press machine

    Leg Press Hack Squat Machine anyone know if thats any good?its from MM, i got a rack from them and so far no complaints...
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    The Dominator Machine

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    Help with a machine name / where to buy

    Hi just if anyone knows the correct name for a machine that has like steps on it and it just keeps rotating around. So its like your walking up steps.. Where can you buy such a machine Thanks
  8. littlebloke

    How to service a Smith machine with linear bearings

    Hi, Not sure where to post this so I thought I'd try here. I bought a used Avanti Smith machine yesterday - with linear bearings - very happy (for my use - not to re-sell). It's been outside for a bit, and has a little bit of surface rust on the rods. After steel wool they've come up ok, but...
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    Is the Smith Machine Press the same as doing Bench Press??

    I dont have a spotter when im at the Gym so the Smith Machine is a safer option for me i think. Hey just curious is the Smith Machine Press the same as doing a Bench Press or is the bench press a better option for working the chest??
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    • 000 000000 age back bench color hat heavier hold lift machine muscles press smaller smith strength tha weaker weigh weight
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
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    smiths machine fail

    rs52K2zKVbQ Painful.
  11. kindred

    Machines in gym whats good whats bad?

    I got a gym membership to a 24 hour gym that is 100% machines acept dumbbells. Because i wanted to lift weights before work which i couldnt do with my home gym as it wakes the people next door. ANYWAY I was thinking today about machines in most gyms. I know free weights are better but can...
    • kindred
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    • back bad ban crazy der good gym heavy incline injury join knee load locks lower machine machines make risk safe safety sign smith squats warning
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
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    Smiths Machine Squats

    I wanted to say I saw some bad Smiths Machine Squats at the gym today. Good on them for having a go and doing squats as most don't, but they were squatting and almost leaning backwards when doing the squat! When they went down, it almost looked as if they were sitting on a chair with a...
  13. Fadi

    [Article] Building the ultimate muscle machine: move your body through space. Program #1.

    Beginners, intermediates, and advance bodybuilders would do themselves a great service if they start analising the exercises they are utilising to get the body they desire. Yes, here on this forum we are always directing the new trainees towards the basics, the compounds, the meat and potatoes...
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    Smith machine squats vs Leg Press

    I have been doing both lately just to get a feel but I am starting to think that the leg press is better, I noticed as I am going heavier with squats (120kg+) I am starting to get funny feelings in my knees/lower back, I have had my form checked by multiple trainers and they say it's AOK, do...
  15. kindred

    what do you think about Steppers/Rowing machine

    I want to know about each. Do you think they give a good cardio workout? I was thinking of adding the rowing machine to my cardio as for the stepper im just curious what people think about it.
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    Ausbb Buy/Sell/Trade Rules

    Ausbb Buy/Sell/Trade Rules No selling/trading of illegal substances See here *Any person caught shill bidding permanently banned from the forums. * The Buy/Sell/Trade forum is to be used by private individuals only, not for vendors/commercial sellers (with the exception Ausbb...
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    • ausbb buy or sell or trade deck find forum guys hey machine pec portable rules sponsors wondering
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Buy/Sell/trade
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    aerobic rowing exerciser

    what are your thoughts on those aerobic rowing exerciser things, not the full size rowing machines but those little small handheld type things , clip onto your feet and full on the handles sort of like resistance tubing
    • faith
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    • aerobic aerobic rowing exerciser bands boat clip ear earth exerciser faith feet full handles king machine machines proper resistance rower rowing size sort thi things thoughts type
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Female Training Discussion
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    [Cycling] Bike shop vending machine

    Trek Launches Trek Stop Pilot Program in Madison, Wisconsin July 22nd, 2008 “How many times have you found yourself in need of a tube, flat repair kit, or pump and the local bicycle shop was closed?” On July 1st, Trek installed the very first Trek Stop in front of Machinery Row...
    • Biker
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    • bike machine shop vending
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Sporting Corner
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    Is this workout good to grow size in upper legs

    Hi, This is a leg routine I created to build my upper legs. I have been reading in M&F about the amount of sets and intensity for growth and based on my understanding I devised this routine that I try to do twice a week. I am limited in that I can only squat what I can clean and jerk as I...
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    Assisted Machine Barbell Press vs Regular Barbell Press

    just out of curiosity its something that i have been wonder for awhile no, are regular barbell bench presses a better then compared to using one of the assisting machines? i haven't used one of those assisting machines so was wondering if someone could help me out. I've watched others using...
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