Want a Stronger Core? Then Avoid Seated Gym Machines
Do You Really Need That Seat to Support You?
Before using the seated machines commonly found in all gyms to exercise, ask yourself this question, how many daily activities or sports are performed while sitting fully supported in a stationary position? None. So why use a seat to support you while exercising?
Exercising while seated allows your core and lower body to be stabilized and not working during the movement. This isn’t an efficient or effective way to exercise. Instead of relying on the machine for support, you should perform exercises in more functional positions with your feet or knees in contact with the ground. Performing exercises in standing or kneeling positions forces your core and lower body to stabilize the movement, and not a machine.
Challenge Your Core and Lower Body With More Functional Exercises
Here are more functional alternatives to seated machine exercises you should consider:
Squat or Lunge - instead of the leg press and leg extension machines
Push Up or Standing Cable Press - instead of the chest press machine
Dumbbell Shoulder Press - instead of the shoulder press machine
Cable Pull-Down on One Knee - instead of the pull-down machine
Single Arm Standing Cable Row - instead of the rowing machine
To learn more about starting a safe and effective exercise program that will increase your strength, mobility, balance, and endurance, click on the link below.
