Love the ease of using circut training equipment at the gym? Try
this fool-proof machine routine that'll sculpt your arms in no
time!
General Guidelines
Aim for 8 to 15 repetitions per set using a moderately heavy
weight; you should feel as if you've pushed yourself hard by the
time you complete the last rep of each set. Do 1 to 3 sets of each
exercise and rest 30 to 60 seconds between sets to give your
muscles plenty of time to recover (unless otherwise noted).
Lat Pulldown
(Back, shoulders, biceps)
Before you start, sit in the seat and adjust the thigh pads so
that your legs are firmly wedged underneath the pads while your
knees are bent and your feet flat on the floor. Then stand up and
grasp the bar with an overhand grip and your hands about six inches
wider than shoulder-width apart. Still grasping the bar, sit back
down and wedge the tops of your thighs (just above your knee)
underneath the thigh pads. Stretch your arms straight up, keep your
chest lifted, and lean back slightly from your hips.
In a smooth, fluid motion, pull the bar down to the top of your
chest. Hold the position for a moment, then slowly raise the bar
back up. When you've completed the set, stand up to return the
weights to the stack. Don't just let go of the bar while you're
seated; otherwise the weight stack will come crashing down.