Find a weight that challenges you, but allows you to keep proper form. Engage your core, slowly drop into a squat, keeping your core engaged & push through your heels. Make sure not to fully lock out your legs.
Beginner: Dumbbell squats or bodyweight-10lbs plates on the machine
Intermediate: 25-55lb plates on each side
Advanced: 60-100+ lb plates on each side
Modification: you can do regular standing squats with any type of weight
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LAT PULL DOWN (4x12)
Grab the bar with your palms facing forward, as you pull, slightly lean back to pull the bar into your chest & make sure to engage your lats & your core throughout the movement!
Beginner: 30-50lbs
Intermediate: 55-70lbs
Advanced: 70-100+lbs*Modification: do tricep extensions with dumbbells
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CABLE UPRIGHT ROW (4x12)
Stand close to the machine, grab the attachment, keep your core engaged as you pull the rope up, hands right below your chin and elbows slightly above your head!
Beginner: 3-10lbs
Intermediate: 12-35lbs
Advanced: 40-65+ lbs*Modification: Upright row with dumbbells
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CABLE BICEP CURL (4x12)
Hold the cable handle with an underhand grip and curl your hand toward your shoulder, keeping your elbow tucked tightly against your ribs.
Weight recommendations
Beginner: 10-15lbs
Intermediate: 20-35lbs
Advanced: 40-60+lbs
