Beginner’s Guide To Gym Machines | Part 1: Upper Body Resistance Machines | How To Use Them

Are you not sure about how to use the resistance (weights) machines at your gym? In this video, I’ll take you through how to exactly use some of the best upper body resistance machines that should be available in most gyms.
Let me know if you have any questions in the comments below.
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[@Maria-eo2xf]

Please laugh with me. Because honestly I'm laughing at myself. And that's good. So check it, the reason I'm here is because I recently went to the gym again after not going for a long while. The trainer was taking me on a machine tour teaching me each machine that she incorporated into the workout she prepared for me. Well, (and this is where i laugh at myself). I've completely forgotten what each machine looks like and how they're used😊😅😅😅. She did give me a chart with my personal workout printed so here I am with chart in hand looking for each machine by name and learning how to use them so I won't be completely humiliated at the gym😅😅😅😅 even tho she did her job of explaining them to me. This is why I ended up on this vid. Ahhhhhh to be 62 and completely forgetting the lesson😅😅😅😅. Wish me luck guys. ❤

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[@timbullici]

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[@giberic]

This is the ONLY video like this that actually shows how to set up and adjust the equipment. Thank you. There's no way I'm paying for a trainer to show me this stuff.

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[@atiya.]

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Thanks man this is a huge help, just started at the gym and really needed clear/simple instructions for using machines.

[@timbullici]

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[@timbullici]

Thank you for your comment. I’m glad it’s been helpful. There’s a video on lower body machines as well as a recent video I posted on some common exercise mistakes (also lower body).

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[@aarish2332]

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[@johnhowells-vaughan5519]

I agree with all the positive comments I've just read! Excellent instructional video about the machines and how to use them. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience to help others. I will be using what I've learnt from you.

[@timbullici]

Hey John, thank you for your comment. It's very much appreciated. I'm glad to hear the video was useful. Always here if you have any questions about anything.

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[@yourwordistruth.]

Would you please do a tutorial on core machines? Thank you!

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[@affanabid17]

This is so helpful because I was doing most of them wrong. lol

[@Leo_seguridad]

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[@harrypressman2]

We're a senior couple and would like to start resistance training on machines, perhaps twice a week. Can you outline which body parts to start and finish with in a full-body workout? I don't want to incorporate certain days for certain body parts. I really liked how you explained alternating the push/pull method. Please elaborate more if possible.

[@timbullici]

Hey Harry, thank you for your comment and question. My latest video is exactly on this topic. Check it out and let me know if you have any further questions.

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[@d0nut358]

Do you think you would be able to make a video about lifting weights? Like chest and deadlifts and stuff - if you haven’t yet so. I would appreciate it!

[@timbullici]

Hello, thank you for your comment and question. Please check out the videos I have on my channel.

[@michaelsmith5225]

I bow to your experience, you matched my gym 1:1 even with barnd of machines. Can i train my upper body only using these machines? I struggle with classic dumbbells

[@timbullici]

Thank you for your comment Michael. I'm glad the video is useful. Sure, you can train your upper body with machines only, make sure you are keeping it balanced with the number of Push/Pull exercises. At the same time, I would definitely recommend practicing free-weight exercises with light weights to learn proper technique so that you can incorporate them into your routine in the future.

[@himanshushrestha5535]

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[@timbullici]

Thanks for your comment, hope the video was useful.

[@thejustfriendss2002]

For how long we should do this exercise as a beginner and how many times a week?

[@timbullici]

Hey Muhammad, thanks a lot for your comment and question. It all depends on you. My latest video is exactly on this subject, I highly recommend you check it out.

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The video we all needed but no big gym trainers made . Thx bro i am still not very xlear as i need someone in real life to tell me these fhings

[@timbullici]

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[@ataberdi2064]

Hello, first of all thanks for the precise explanations. My question is : Should we inhale when we pull the eqipment like the Lat pull down, and exhale when we release the tension from the shoulders and upper body. Is this correct way of inhaling and exhaling?🙂

[@timbullici]

Thank you for your comment and question. Generally speaking, you want to inhale during the easier part of the rep and then exhale right after the most difficult point of the rep.

[@timbullici]

I will soon make a video on this topic

[@dinosanchez8528]

You deserve way more subscribers thank you. I used to have 1 workout plan for each visit, now I do all 4 in one visit. It takes 6-10 hours. Do you think 72 hour recoveries are too long? Sometimes I want to go more often and at times I just want to live at the gym. Should I take more time to recover? Some people say five days even.

[@jaysimpson6857]

You visit the gym and do 6-10 hour sessions?

[@dinosanchez8528]

@@jaysimpson6857 yeah lately its been every 3-5 days, its mainly because it's a 35 minute walk to the gym so I might as well get it all. That way I also rest it all.

[@jaysimpson6857]

@@dinosanchez8528 That’s crazy, I train for no more than 20 minutes 6 days a week though I used to train for 1 hour with a personal trainer 3 times a week. I suppose I shouldn’t be so shocked because I guess there’s plenty of people with manual jobs that are equivalent to all day gym sessions.

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@@jaysimpson6857 honestly brother, I just want to walk out sometimes but I always remember what Joe Rogan said, finish everything or you get used to cutting yourself short (I'm paraphrasing). If I had a vehicle I'd cut the workouts in half.

[@rms5993]

On the lat pull down machine what do you do if you're to short to reach the bar when you begin?

[@timbullici]

Thank you for your comment and question. One option is to stand on the seat to grip and bring the bar down, another is to attach handles onto the bar which go down lower. Hope that made sense.

[@rms5993]

@@timbullici It did. Thank you.

[@CyberRicky]

Amazing video......very informative. Keep up the good work. This really good for older people going back to the gym.

[@timbullici]

Thank you for your comment Rick, I’m glad the video is useful.

[@karlojoki6314]

5:14 As far as I understand, if it is pulled all the way it will not activate the target muscle the best way. But my question is 1. Will it harm the target muscle? Question 2, if we pull to the end, doesn't that activate some other muscles + terget muscle? Also great video, I ask just to learn more.

[@timbullici]

Hey Karlo, thank you for your comment and question. it's not necessarily pulling down all the way that's the problem. It's ending up with rounded shoulders when trying to pull down all the way which makes the exercise less effective at training the target muscles. Yes, if you can pull all the way down with good form, yes, that's great. For a full video on the Lat Pull-down technique, please check out this video. I hope it helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp-umXZqop6Xgqcsi=AFgyA8PszLAacTYz

[@karlojoki6314]

@@timbullici tnx 👍🏻

[@johnjohn813]

What do we do if we are of a shorter stature and the chest press machine doesnt allow us to adjust the seat high enough so the handles are at chest level? Does that mean we just cant use the machine?

[@timbullici]

Hi John, thank you for your comment and question. In that case, I would try and place yoga blocks on the seat to adjust the machine correctly. Perhaps some weight plates and then a mat on top might also work. The free-weight alternative for this exercise would be a dumbbell bench press which of course is a great option too. Hope this helps.

[@muhammadsyahmitee1876]

Anyone know and can help list out each of the machine name accordingly?

[@timbullici]

Hi Muhammad, Thanks for your comment. Here’s a list of all the exercises/machines I demonstrated in this video: Chest Press Lat Pull-down Shoulder Press Seated Row Chest Fly Rear Delt Fly Bicep Curl Tricep Extension I hope this helps.

[@polishedandesite2903]

I've noticed that when i use the chest press at 0:30 my wrists and forearms start to hurt a lot. is this meant to happen or am i doing something wrong?

[@timbullici]

Thank you for your comment. Unless you have an injury, you shouldn't experience wrist/forearm pain. Please make sure you are using good form.

[@polishedandesite2903]

@@timbullici thank you. i’ve found that if i use the upper grip then it’s fine

[@Jamie_Dee]

Do these exercises need to be performed in this order, or can you mix it up? Sometimes, if a machine is not free... it can kill your session

[@timbullici]

Thanks for your comment and question Jamie. The purpose of this video is to explore the technique for each upper body machine, it's not exactly a workout video. So the exercise order of the workout which you want to follow will depend on yourself, your training goals. I do have videos on the channel which explain the programming aspect more.

[@Jamie_Dee]

@@timbullici Thanks for your reply

[@martinwhitley9893]

Very good demonstration ,best I’ve seen thank you very much ,very helpful very well explained

[@timbullici]

Hi Martin, thanks a lot for your comment. Greatly appreciated. I'm glad the video is helpful.

[@SelfieMasters]

The chest press machine hurts my shoulders, any reason why?

[@timbullici]

Thank you for your comment and question. Check your technique. Especially elbow position.

[@nhachau2372]

I am not a native English speaker. Recently, I went to the gym with my cousin who is American, I wanted to explain for her about leg press machine. When she push and pull, don't let 2 weights touch each other. But she seemed not understand me. How can I explain clearly for her? Please help. Thanks

[@timbullici]

Thank you for your comment. In that case, just demonstrate the correct form for her.

[@sideshowblob]

Need to find a gym like that....completely empty

[@timbullici]

Tough to find 😁 I’m pretty sure I recorded this video at like 2am

[@malinthakumara4682]

6:14 12:21

[@bisheskarki4409]

Use 1.5x speed

[@anmolkaushik1999]

Half of these machines aren't even there in my local gym 🥲

[@timbullici]

Thank you for your comment. Sorry to hear that. If that's the case, then focusing on more free-weight exercise would be the way to go. Hope that helps.

[@jeffm2018]

great video

[@timbullici]

Hey Jeff, thanks for you comment. I'm glad the video is useful.

[@markl4997]

Thanks alot!!! as a beginner now I'm not really intimidated on going to the gym now that I understand how these machines work and what muscles they target. A straight forward and helpful vid.

[@timbullici]

Thank you for your comment. I'm glad the video is helpful.