Strength machines are suitable for building muscle and maintaining existing muscle, but they are also essential for bodybuilders. If you want to lose weight, you can also use strength equipment to convert fat tissue into muscle mass. Many strength machines are available in gyms and training centers for bodybuilders, but you can also get various strength machines at home. Training on strength equipment is suitable for people with different training levels, but it is important that the load is adapted to the respective training level. Everyone who trains on strength equipment was once a beginner, but for beginners it is important that the load is low.
Using the right strength equipment
Strength equipment is fitness equipment that is used to build muscles and increase strength. Strength equipment carries a higher risk of injury due to incorrect training than almost any other piece of fitness equipment. Training with the wrong equipment can also be dangerous. If you want to start strength training with strength equipment, you should not do without the help and support of a fitness trainer. The trainer can recommend the right strength equipment, the right load and the right training program. It is very important that you do not injure yourself when training with strength equipment, as this can lead to longer periods of absence. You should always pay attention to safety when strength training, which is why quality is important when choosing equipment. Frequently used strength equipment includes
- Dumbbell racks
- Dumbbells
- Dumbbell bars
- Weight plates
- Disc racks
- Abdominal trainers
- Back trainers
- Strength stations
Which strength equipment you choose depends on the training goal you are pursuing. In order to achieve your goal, it is not only important to have the right equipment, but also the right exercises and the correct use of the strength equipment. In strength training, a distinction is made between strength endurance training, muscle-building training and strength-building training. Strength endurance training promotes endurance and shapes the figure. Muscle building training builds up muscle mass. Muscle strength is increased with strength training.
How to get started correctly
In gyms, you will usually find signs on the strength equipment indicating which parts of the body you can train. Nevertheless, you should still seek advice from a trainer when choosing strength equipment in order to train your muscles specifically. With dumbbells and free weights, you have to control the movement sequence yourself, which can sometimes be difficult at the beginning. To get started, it may be easier to use equipment that requires you to pull or lift weights. Here you cannot deviate from the movement sequence. A cable pulley offers you such opportunities and training on a cable pulley is easy to learn. Many beginners can quickly increase the duration and weight of their training. However, you should not put too much strain on your body to avoid injury. For beginners, it is always important to use a light weight; you can repeat the exercises with the strength equipment 8 to 15 times. Later you can increase the load, also with 8 to 15 repetitions. Advanced users train with a higher load, with 15 to 25 repetitions.
How advanced users train
While strength machines with pulleys are suitable for beginners, they are also suitable for advanced users. However, you can supplement the exercises with free weights by training with dumbbells. If you have already achieved success and built up muscle, you can train with barbells and dumbbells. Training with barbells is easier than with dumbbells because both arms and hands work together when training with barbells. Good coordination is important when training with dumbbells. However, training with dumbbells puts more strain on both sides of the body. You can do many different exercises with barbells and dumbbells to target different muscles.
You can find a large selection of new and used strength equipment here: Strength equipment
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Published on: 1 September 2014