The lat pulldown machine is one of the most used pieces in any gym, and one of the most misused. Done right, it is the fastest way to build a wider, stronger back if you cannot do pull-ups yet. Done wrong, you end up rocking back and forth and feeling it everywhere except your lats. […]
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If you only trained your back with machines, you would be leaving a lot on the table. Dumbbells force each side of your body to work on its own, so your stronger side cannot cover for the weaker one. That is why our coaches at Apex program dumbbell back exercises into almost every plan, whether […]
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The shoulder press machine at the gym is where a lot of people first learn to press overhead, and for good reason. It holds the path of the weight for you, so you can build real overhead strength without worrying about balancing a barbell. But a machine only helps if your seat, grip, and range […]
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