Machine Exercise Technique

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Video #12: Pull Through

With this series of short videos, I’m going to help you avoid a whole bunch of S. H. I. T.

A hamstring exercise for machine that I prefer, as opposed to the Prone Leg Curl (see video 11 of 12), is the standing Pull Through. It emulates a Deadlift, and it takes all the pressure out of your knees.

It’s important that you keep your arms and legs straight. Stand straight up. We don’t want to use momentum. Don’t hip thrust: It’s not that kind of party.

This is what happens if you bend your elbows: You’re going to ping yourself right in the hoo-haw. Straight arms. STRAIGHT ARMS.

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Machine Exercise Technique, 1 of 12: Introduction

Video 1 of 12: Introduction. With this series of 12 short videos, I’m going to help you avoid a whole bunch of Silly, Highly Ineffective Theatrics.

Machine Exercise Technique, 2 of 12: Chest Press

Video 2 of 12: Chest Press. With this series of 12 short videos, I’m going to help you avoid a whole bunch of Silly, Highly Ineffective Theatrics.

Machine Exercise Technique, 3 of 12: Seated Row

Video 3 of 12: Seated Row. With this series of 12 short videos, I’m going to help you avoid a whole bunch of Silly, Highly Ineffective Theatrics.

Machine Exercise Technique, 4 of 12: Face Pull

Video 4 of 12: Face Pull. With this series of 12 short videos, I’m going to help you avoid a whole bunch of Silly, Highly Ineffective Theatrics.

Machine Exercise Technique, 5: Lat Pull Down

Video 5 of 12: Lat Pull Down. With this series of 12 short videos, I’m going to help you avoid a whole bunch of Silly, Highly Ineffective Theatrics.

Machine Exercise Technique, 6 of 12: Overhead Press

Video 6 of 12: Overhead Press. With this series of 12 short videos, I’m going to help you avoid a whole bunch of Silly, Highly Ineffective Theatrics.

Machine Exercise Technique: Straight Press Down

Video 7 of 12: Straight Press Down. With this series of 12 short videos, I’m going to help you avoid a whole bunch of Silly, Highly Ineffective Theatrics.

Machine Exercise Technique, 8 of 12: Biceps Curl

Video 8 of 12: Biceps Curl. With this series of 12 short videos, I’m going to help you avoid a whole bunch of Silly, Highly Ineffective Theatrics.

Machine Exercise Technique, 9 of 12: Press Down

Video 9 of 12: Press Down. With this series of 12 short videos, I’m going to help you avoid a whole bunch of Silly, Highly Ineffective Theatrics.

Machine Exercise Technique, 10: Seated Extension

Video 10 of 12: Seated Extension. With this series of 12 short videos, I’m going to help you avoid a whole bunch of Silly, Highly Ineffective Theatrics.

Machine Exercise Technique, 11: Prone Leg Curl

Video 12 of 12: Pull Through. With this series of 12 short videos, I’m going to help you avoid a whole bunch of Silly, Highly Ineffective Theatrics.

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