Group: General Fitness & Exercise

General Fitness & Exercise
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 383, Messages: 54581

Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

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Using machines for 1 side of the body?

brandon7
brandon7
Posts: 89
Joined: 2004/05/18
United States
2004/10/27, 01:38 AM
Can I still see good, progressive results from only using one side of a machine for say bench press or leg press as long as I don't over lean into that side to much or cheat by over compensating?

I'm close to maxing out on several different exercises, and I can't afford free weights or a gym.

Thanks Alot,
Brad
panchanka
panchanka
Posts: 9
Joined: 2003/07/16
Canada
2004/10/29, 01:16 PM
YES!!! Doing individual arm and leg exercises are recommended after you plateau. It also allows you to concentrate more on the muscle being worked.