Michael Sinclair Understand the Counterweight on an Assisted Pull-Up Machine An assisted pull-up machine can make its weight stack seem backwards at first. On a counterbalanced model, selecting more weight can provide more help rather than make the pull-up harder. Before choos... Equipment Setup Strength Machines Nov 13, 2026 EleGear
Michael Sinclair Use a Lat-Pulldown Machine With a Setup You Understand Learn the machine's setup before judging the exercise by the weight stack. A lat-pulldown station can provide a useful upper-body pulling movement, but the seat, thigh support, handle and starting pos... Equipment Setup Strength Machines Nov 2, 2026 EleGear
Michael Sinclair Adjust a Strength Machine Before You Add Resistance Before using a strength machine, learn what it is designed to do and how its seat, pads, and moving parts should be adjusted for you. Start with the machine's own instructions and a staff demonstratio... Equipment Setup Fitness Strength Machines Oct 14, 2026 EleGear
