Can the chest-developer portion be used for seated shoulder press with the included bench (or does it have to be done while standing)?
1390268
You can achieve both, standing shoulder presses or seated on the bench press!
1390269
Everything is fully adjustable. So you can do everything from declined bench to seated shoulder press. You will not be disappointed!
1390270
Yes, should press can be done utilizing the bench as well as from a standing position.
1611297
Not for me when it comes to curls. They only make it awkward to do bench and incline bench presses until you have them filled up with weight. I like to heave them up from my knee when I lay back on the bench. It's hard to do that when there is a few inches of threaded rod sticking out.
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Simple answer is no. However if you slid it sideways over each shoulder separately you can do left then right. This method probably won't do much. The vibration mode does help my shoulders a bit simply because the machine rest on it. The shiatsu is really what your buying the vibration is just an extra. Hope this helps
2186307
sure, you can stand outside the rack, or sit on a bench. If possible join a good Nautilus or med x gym for a better stimulus. read the book "Body by Science"
954822
I use the setup for bicep curls without the curling pad to do rows. Just lay the bench down and pull the arm up and it results in a good motion for rows.
2278947
The upper body exercises can be performed with the leg press attached. You can do seated rows, bench presses or use the pull down bar as normal.
1287657
This is kind of tricky. You're thought process is correct. I know you don't have the additional vertical space but what you can do is have another person with you and tilt the bench on its side and then lift it up slowly sliding the bench towards you as you are doing it. I hope this helps. Michael Lyons Professional Fitness Concepts
99793
Yes but it's too awkward to use for that, in my opinion. We bought the Valor Fitness DF-1 for sit ups and decline bench pressing.
299760
If it is just how to use it, I sit with the back of the chair against the door and bend my elbows in front of me. I then raise each arm not over extending the uppward motion. Start slow. Do not re-injur your shoulder. I used heat on my shoulder before and after. Your physical therapist should be able to give you advise for your needs if this foes not help. Always check with your Dr before doing anything new.
260212
You can actually use the smith bar as a leg press if you lay on the bench. Probably not the safest way to use it but that's the way I use it! :)
337473
No, but it doesn't interfere with your ability to use the bench. If you don't need it, then just don't go through the steps to bolt the leg extension/curl arm to the bench when you put the bench together.
2282735
Yes. I combine exercises. I put my weight on the floor an arm's length away. While in the down position, I keep my arms straight and lift the weight above my chest. I then do several presses, after which I do a sit-up while still hiding the weight close to my chest. Alternatively, I do the sit-up first and then press the weight when I am in the top position. Finally, in half sit-up position I shift the weight from side to side (dumbbell or kettle bell). Pure torture. Note that there is no rack on which to rest the weight, as with a bench.
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Jordan J. - Yes you can do sit-ups on this bench once you TOTALLY assemble it. Upon receipt of this "bench" I was surprised and disappointed to find it was a KIT which required total assembly with over fifty (50) pieces of hardware.
383791
Yes - and no. There are instructions to put the bands over your shoulders and lean forward. It kind of hurt the tops of my shoulders. I would think it should be part of your strengthening routine but not all.
1747022
It is possible, if you let the support bar go free the bench will decline. It's something I won't do myself, I wouldn't want to cause damage to the bench, you could try it without any weight and see how it feels to you.
2284811
No. It is technically perpendicular to the seat, which is always at an angle up. This makes it nearly impossible to get any kind of leverage while benching or using the bench at the parallel position. Very impractical overall.
877060
It does not work the chest. It is a pulling motion so it works the back and a little bit of the biceps.