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Gym machine exercises

Machines guide the path of the weight, so you can focus on effort rather than balance. Good for beginners and for adding volume safely.

59 moves46 with 3D demosBeginner 43Intermediate 16

Beginner gym machine exercises 43

Assisted pull-up (machine) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoAssisted pull-up (machine)Beginner · Strength machineBiceps curl machine demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBiceps curl machineBeginner · Strength machineChest press machine demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoChest press machineBeginner · Strength machineDip machine demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoDip machineBeginner · Strength machineHip abduction machine demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoHip abduction machineBeginner · Strength machineHip adduction machine demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoHip adduction machineBeginner · Strength machineLeg extension demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoLeg extensionBeginner · Strength machineLeg press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoLeg pressBeginner · Strength machineMachine chest fly (pec deck) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoMachine chest fly (pec deck)Beginner · Strength machineMachine leg curl demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoMachine leg curlBeginner · Strength machineMachine preacher curl demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoMachine preacher curlBeginner · Strength machineMachine row demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoMachine rowBeginner · Strength machine

Intermediate gym machine exercises 16

Calf press on the leg press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoCalf press on the leg pressIntermediate · Strength machineSmith machine bent-over row demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSmith machine bent-over rowIntermediate · Strength machineSmith machine calf raise demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSmith machine calf raiseIntermediate · Strength machine + Weight platesSmith machine split squat demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSmith machine split squatIntermediate · Strength machineSmith machine squat demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSmith machine squatIntermediate · Strength machineSmith machine upright row demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSmith machine upright rowIntermediate · Strength machineStanding calf raise (machine) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoStanding calf raise (machine)Intermediate · Strength machineSmith Machine Pistol Squat demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSmith Machine Pistol SquatIntermediate · Strength machineStairmaster demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoStairmasterIntermediate · Strength machineAb Crunch MachineIntermediate · Strength machineLunge SprintIntermediate · Strength machineLying Machine SquatIntermediate · Strength machine

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What are good gym machine exercises for beginners?

Start with moves graded easy, such as Assisted pull-up (machine), Biceps curl machine, Chest press machine. There are 43 of them on this page. Each guide links to a harder option for when it starts to feel easy.

How do I choose the right level?

Pick a move you can do for the planned reps or time with control and a couple of reps in reserve. If it is easy, step up; if your form slips, step down. Every guide shows an easier and a harder option when one exists.

Movement education, not medical advice. Difficulty grades for imported entries are source-assigned and await editorial review. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, numbness or tingling. Health disclaimer.