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What weightlifting machine should I get for a home gym?

It is definitely not necessary to have your own weightlifting machine. Every single muscle in your body can be worked out using free weights and a bench. However, there are many interesting and user-friendly weightlifting machines that can enhance specific muscle tone and make for an enjoyable and motivating work out routine.

Although weightlifting machines can be extremely expensive and are certainly not required for serious weight training, they do have some benefits. Being able to work out in the privacy of your own home is a real luxury. Weightlifting machines can be very specific and target only one or two areas of your body, so they are good if you intend to work solely on these areas. Alternatively some machines available can cover entire areas of your body and offer a more complete body work out.

The right weightlifting machine for you

Because weightlifting machines are so costly you will need to decide how serious you are about your home gym and your weight training. Collecting pieces will take time but do not sacrifice your training. Continue to work with free weights as much as possible.

We would recommend three different machines depending on your budget and priorities. The first works on your lower body; the second on your upper body and the third provides more of a complete body workout with many options available.

A leg press/hack squat machine is perfect for working on your quads, hams, calves and glutes. This will work your lower body like no other machine and will help build definition and strength. The plate base should be adjustable so that you are able to alter the angle at which you leg press or hack squat. For added safety your leg press/hack squat machine should be fully loaded with a number of lock out positions to enable you to stop if you feel the need.

A lat machine will enhance your upper body workout. These are available in basic lat pull down varieties or advanced back and arm training systems and the prices vary accordingly. Depending on the accessories and attachments a lat machine enables you to work on your lateral obliques, back, and forearms. By doing curls you can enhance your biceps, pull downs will work on your triceps and shrugs will concentrate on your shoulders.

Smith Machine: more versatile weightlifting

For a more versatile weightlifting machine look no further than a Smith Machine. These come in a variety of forms however the more advanced range often referred to as the Mega or Giant Smith Machine offers a complete work out. These are most popular because of the wide range of exercises that can be completed and unique safety feature of the Smith self spotting safety chamber, enabling a simulated gym, free weights workout in the privacy of your own home.

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