Weight bench
A weight bench (with a horizontal design and flat bench , inclined at execution of the entire area and decline bench ) is a mostly cushioned bench and becomes a strength training with long and dumbbells as well as various fitness - exercises needed.
Weight benches are available in different designs, which, depending on the model, allow you to train the abdominal, shoulder, leg, arm and back muscles .
Most weight benches are divided into two parts, a long part and a short part. Both parts are adjustable, so that the bench can also be turned into a seat when the long part is raised. Another common name for this version is incline bench .
additions
A weight bench can be supplemented with the following training utensils:
Weights
- Barbell : Almost every weight bench in a gym has a barbell, which must be lifted with two hands. Their weight is between 10 and 20 kilograms . Weight plates are pushed onto each side of the bar so that the weight of the bar, which acts on the muscles during training, can be regulated. The entire arm, shoulder and chest muscles are stimulated and strengthened when used correctly.
- Dumbbells : The dumbbells (usually two) are much shorter and are used for arm exercises. They can also be varied with weights. Classic exercises are biceps curls , for example .
- Draw weights: These are several cuboids made of cast iron , each weighing 2.5 to 15 kg. They are moved with a cable and are integrated into the training device.
Training equipment
- Leg Press: A leg press is a device used to train the quadriceps . You sit on a seat with your back against a support surface and your feet are pressed against a movable plate that is connected to weights.
- Latissimus train
