Make the Most of the Weight Machines at Your Gym
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Make the Most of the Weight Machines at Your Gym

 

Assisted Chin-Up Machine
Assisted Chin-Up Machine

Targets: Upper back, shoulders (rear), and biceps

Why it's key: "Lifting your body weight is preferable to the lat pull-down machine, because it requires accessory muscles for balance and body control," Porcari says. In addition, rowing machines, which also target these muscles, can be tougher on your lower back, and not in a good way.

How to use it: The wider the grip, the more you'll work the top portion of your upper-back muscles (lats); a close grip will hit more of the lower fibers, near the bra band.

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