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What machines to lookout for in a gym?, Must have machines/equipments in a gym?

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TSGameFr3ak	Jan 25 2013, 03:05 PM, updated 13y ago Show posts by this member only \| Post #1
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 3,849 posts Joined: Oct 2006 From: Your Location	Masters/Sifus, please advise thank you very much Goal : Bulk up to a certain extend and maintain, now skinny fat... This post has been edited by GameFr3ak: Jan 25 2013, 04:23 PM
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akiratm	Jan 25 2013, 04:05 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #2
On my way Senior Member 595 posts Joined: Oct 2010	apa itu machinese?? "Machinese is a suite of well-supported software components and practical solutions to normalize, categorize and extract concepts, names, facts and other text analytics from documents written for diverse audiences in many languages" sorry here don't have software for bodybuilding... lol
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darklight79	Jan 25 2013, 04:23 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #3
I'll eat your food Elite 9,006 posts Joined: Oct 2005 From: PJ	QUOTE(GameFr3ak @ Jan 25 2013, 03:05 PM) Masters/Sifus, please advise thank you very much Goal : Bulk up to a certain extend and maintain, now skinny fat... The ones which have weights.
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TSGameFr3ak	Jan 25 2013, 04:24 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #4
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 3,849 posts Joined: Oct 2006 From: Your Location	QUOTE(akiratm @ Jan 25 2013, 04:05 PM) apa itu machinese?? "Machinese is a suite of well-supported software components and practical solutions to normalize, categorize and extract concepts, names, facts and other text analytics from documents written for diverse audiences in many languages" sorry here don't have software for bodybuilding... lol lol *Machines!
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TSGameFr3ak	Jan 25 2013, 04:24 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #5
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 3,849 posts Joined: Oct 2006 From: Your Location	QUOTE(darklight79 @ Jan 25 2013, 04:23 PM) The ones which have weights. nothing specific like smiths and stuff?
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Economics Crisis	Jan 25 2013, 04:24 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #6
On my way Senior Member 587 posts Joined: May 2011	freeweight is the best
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TechnoG	Jan 25 2013, 07:12 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #7
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 9,338 posts Joined: Mar 2010	QUOTE(GameFr3ak @ Jan 25 2013, 04:24 PM) nothing specific like smiths and stuff? depends on what you're doing? smith and cable machines can be used for diff body muscles.
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MugenK20A	Jan 26 2013, 12:34 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #8
Regular Senior Member 1,244 posts Joined: Mar 2009	no cardio?
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alien9	Jan 26 2013, 01:53 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #9
These stars mean nothing Senior Member 3,030 posts Joined: Dec 2009 From: Jelatek / Wangsa Maju	Avoid playing RO2 too much. Haha. JkJk. It depends on what muscle you want to work for that particular day. Lots of machine have its own target muscles like pec deck for the pec etc2. Better yet, you find a well made routine and use that for your workout instead of creating one for your own. From that, you'll know what machine/free weight to use, the sets and reps, the rest period. All of that about a workout can almost being covered if you have a workout routine with you.
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TSGameFr3ak	Jan 30 2013, 10:33 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #10
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 3,849 posts Joined: Oct 2006 From: Your Location	QUOTE(Economics Crisis @ Jan 25 2013, 04:24 PM) freeweight is the best lol just bought a cheap gym deal la so wanna gym QUOTE(TechnoG @ Jan 25 2013, 07:12 PM) depends on what you're doing? smith and cable machines can be used for diff body muscles. actually, the question is more like what kinda machines would u look out for before signing up ? I planned to work my whole body, 3 days/week (maybe more for cardio) QUOTE(MugenK20A @ Jan 26 2013, 12:34 PM) no cardio? maybe on my rest day gua QUOTE(alien9 @ Jan 26 2013, 01:53 PM) Avoid playing RO2 too much. Haha. JkJk. It depends on what muscle you want to work for that particular day. Lots of machine have its own target muscles like pec deck for the pec etc2. Better yet, you find a well made routine and use that for your workout instead of creating one for your own. From that, you'll know what machine/free weight to use, the sets and reps, the rest period. All of that about a workout can almost being covered if you have a workout routine with you. lol... I wanna work whole body.. I've read a lot la.. currently just work with a pair of dumbbells and pull up bar... now nearby my home got gym.. I guess I'll go find a plan then.. I do have a routine now but that's just for me with a pair of dumbbells and pull up bar...
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MugenK20A	Jan 30 2013, 10:39 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #11
Regular Senior Member 1,244 posts Joined: Mar 2009	Just mix both machines & free weights
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wts6819	Jan 30 2013, 10:39 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #12
Enthusiast Senior Member 875 posts Joined: Jun 2010 From: Puchong	Looks for thing can drain out all of your energy and sweats. I prefer to use Barbell and Dumbbell instead of machines. But sometimes using machine due to unavoidable condition. i.e: bench full or train another newbie friends etc.
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VeeJay	Jan 30 2013, 10:58 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #13
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 3,854 posts Joined: Aug 2005	QUOTE(wts6819 @ Jan 30 2013, 10:39 AM) Looks for thing can drain out all of your energy and sweats. I prefer to use Barbell and Dumbbell instead of machines. But sometimes using machine due to unavoidable condition. i.e: bench full or train another newbie friends etc. immaterial what you use as a beginner, as long as you lift! and slowly you will learn how to extend further on free weights and machines. Both are fine. Dont ever complicate things.
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TSGameFr3ak	Jan 30 2013, 11:36 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #14
Look at all my stars!! Senior Member 3,849 posts Joined: Oct 2006 From: Your Location	Thanks all for the tips and information. Went to BB and found a plan. Not sure if I could cope. How's this? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Day 1: Quads/Hams/Calves Leg Extensions 2 warm up sets of 15 reps, 1 working set of 10-12 reps to failure, Increasing weight (1 min rest between sets) Leg Press 2 warm up sets of 10-12 reps, 1 working set of 10-12 reps to failure, Desired weight (1 min rest between sets) Hack Squat 2 warm up sets of 10-12 reps, 1 working set of 10-12 reps to failure, Desired weight (1 min rest between sets) Seated Leg Curl 1 warm up set of 10-12 reps, 1 working set of 10-12 reps to failure, Desired weight (1 min rest between sets) Stiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift 1 warm up set of 10-12 reps, 1 working set of 10-12 reps to failure, Desired weight (1 min rest between sets) Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine 1 warm up set of 10-12 reps, 3 rest-pause sets to failure, Desired weight (10-15 sec rest between sets) Seated Calf Raise 1 warm up set of 10-12 reps, 1 working set of 6-8 reps to failure, Desired weight (1 min rest between sets) Day 2: Chest/Biceps/Abs Decline Barbell Bench Press 2 warm up sets of 10-12 reps, 1 working set of 6-8 reps to failure, Desired weight (1 min rest between sets) Incline Dumbbell Press 1 warm up set of 10-12 reps, 1 working set of 6-8 reps to failure, Desired weight (1 min rest between sets) Dumbbell Flyes 1 warm up set of 10-12 reps, 1 working set of 6-8 reps to failure, Desired weight (1 min rest between sets) Concentration Curls 1 warm up set of 10-12 reps, 1 working set of 6-8 reps to failure, Desired weight (1 min rest between sets) Hammer Curls 2 working sets of 6-8 reps to failure, 1 min rest between sets Barbell Curl 2 working sets of 8-10 reps to failure, Desired weight (1 min rest between sets) Superset: Knee/Hip Raise On Parallel Bars 3 working sets to failure Crunches 3 working sets to failure Superset: Cable Crunch 3 sets to failure Decline Reverse Crunch 3 sets to failure Day 3: Cardio Cardio Day 4: Back/Triceps/Calves Straight-Arm Dumbbell Pullover 2 warm up sets of 10-12 reps, 1 working set of 8-10 reps to failure, Desired weight (increase weight between sets) Close-Grip Front Lat Pulldown 1 warm up set of 10-12 reps, 1 working set of 8-10 reps to failure, Desired weight (1 min rest between sets) One-Arm Dumbbell Row 1 warm up set of 10-12 reps, 1 working set of 8-10 reps to failure, Desired weight (1 min rest between sets) Seated Cable Rows 1 warm up set of 10-12 reps, 1 working set of 8-10 reps to failure, Desired weight (1 min rest between sets) Barbell Deadlift 1 warm up set of 10-12 reps, 1 working set of 8-10 reps to failure, Desired weight (1 min rest between sets) Triceps Pushdown 1 warm up set of 10-12 reps, 1 working set of 8-10 reps to failure, Desired weight (1 min rest between sets) Cable Lying Triceps Extension 1 warm up set of 10-12 reps, 1 working set of 8-10 reps to failure, Desired weight (1 min rest between sets) Seated Triceps Press 1 warm up set of 10-12 reps, 1 working set of 8-10 reps to failure, Desired weight (1 min rest between sets) Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine 1 warm up set of 10-12 reps, 3 rest-pause sets to failure, Desired weight (10-15 sec rest between sets) Seated Calf Raise 1 warm up set of 10-12 reps, 1 working set of 6-8 reps to failure, Desired weight (1 min rest between sets) Day 5: Delts/Traps/Abs Dumbbell Shoulder Press 1 warm up set of 10-12 reps, 1 warm up set of 8-10 reps, 1 working set of 6-8 reps to failure, Desired weight (1 min rest between sets) Side Lateral Raise 1 warm up set of 10-12 reps, 1 working set of 8-10 reps to failure, Desired weight (1 min rest between sets) Low Pulley Row To Neck 1 set of 6-8 reps to failure, Each arm Reverse Flyes 1 warm up set of 10-12 reps, 1 working set of 8-10 reps to failure, Desired weight Barbell Shrug 1 warm up set of 12-15 reps, 2 working sets of 8-10 reps to failure, Desired weight Upright Barbell Row 1 warm up set of 12 reps, 2 working sets of 8-10 reps to failure, Desired weight Superset: Knee/Hip Raise On Parallel Bars 3 working sets to failure Crunches 3 working sets to failure Superset: Cable Crunch 3 sets to failure Decline Reverse Crunch 3 sets to failure Day 6: Cardio Cardio
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