The bench press machine, also known as the chest press, is useful for training the chest muscles. As a rule, every gym is equipped with this strength machine, as the bench press exercise is an important workout within a training plan. Depending on how you set the grip position, you can either train the pectoral muscles or the triceps on this strength machine in very different ways. Otherwise, the bench press machine is very easy to use and therefore very popular with beginners. The chest press is often used as an alternative to the free bench press with the barbell, which trains the large chest muscles, arms and shoulders.
Training with the band press machine
To perform the exercise on the band back machine, sit down on the machine and place your feet either on the floor or on the support surface. Then grasp the handles so that your forearms are parallel to the floor with your upper body resting on the pad. Then pull your arms towards you until your hands are parallel to your chest. Hold this position for a moment and then slowly return to the starting position.
Buying a band back machine
The various strength machines and versions of a band back machine are available on the market in a wide range of price categories. The question is whether you should go for a new machine or save money and buy a used one. The answer to this question depends on a variety of factors.
When performing exercises on the band back machine, it is important to keep the chest upright and the forearms parallel to the floor at all times. Furthermore, you should not try to bend your back or move your shoulders too far forward.
If you value your own safety and quality and do not want to compromise on comfort, you will most likely not look in the lower price segment. Manufacturers of high-quality belt backing machines in particular focus on quality, which means stable frame constructions that can withstand a heavy load over a longer period of time. The connecting elements and screw connections are also smooth-running and solid, and top manufacturers do not cut corners when it comes to the seat cushion, material and workmanship. A high-quality bench press machine of this kind also stands for a longer service life.
However, if you don't have the budget to buy a new bench press machine, you can also opt for a used machine. However, you should take a close look at the bench press machine in question and make sure that the seat cushion has not burst or been padded. Breaks on the connecting elements are also taboo and, with regard to signs of use, you should make sure that these are kept to a minimum. Simply put, the visual and hygienic impression should be right, so that you can look forward to training every day. If you buy a used chest press machine "blindly" from the internet, relying only on the pictures and descriptions, there is always a risk. If you see the machine "live", you can tell at first glance how well maintained and cared for the chest press machine is.
It's a good idea to look around for gym liquidations. This is because they sell their strength equipment, such as the bench press machine, after a certain period of time because it has been written off, but this does not mean that it is old and has had its day. Strength training equipment from the gym is also of a particularly high quality, as it is designed for frequent use and high load-bearing capacity. The only problem is that these models are larger than those made for home use.
You can also find many new and used bench press machines on fitnessmarkt.de.
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Published on: 31 December 2014