If you finally decide to go to a gym, then congratulations because you just made a great decision for your health. But as a beginner, it could be quite intimidating when you arrive at the gym for the first time, looking at so many equipment and not knowing where to start. So, here are some recommendations for gym equipment for beginners you can choose on your early days of working out.
Seated Row
The seated row or also called seated cable row is a machine that will work on your shoulders, rhomboids, and biceps by focusing on the mid-back. This particular gym equipment is great for you if you are the kind of person who has to sit all day at your work because it will improve your posture and build the strength of your back.
This equipment is really straightforward, all you need to do is sit down, and then pull the handles in front of you that are attached to the weight inside the mechanism. But before that, you need to set the weight first and if you are a beginner, please choose a weight that you are comfortable with.
Lat Pull Down
Another gym equipment for beginners that is highly recommended is the lat pull down which can be done with the same equipment as a seated row. Lat is the short term for latissimus dorsi, one of the largest muscles located in your back. But this exercise will also engage your shoulders and biceps.
If when you are doing seated row you are pulling handles in front of you, in lat pull down you will pull the hanging bar above you. Set the weight that you’re comfortable with, usually by a pin, and then sit down in a straight position with your feet flat on the floor and start pulling. If you can’t reach the bar while sitting down, please ask the gym staff for assistance.
Leg Press
Another gym equipment for beginners will allow your legs to lift heavy weights to build your strength but with minimal risk of injury since your spine doesn’t need to support your movement unlike in a heavy squat. You can sit and make sure your hips are in contact with the back of the seat to protect your tailbone and lower back, and then push the foot plate away with your legs.