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For those of you who may be like me, afraid that the bar will slip and crush you, the good news is that unlike a free bar, the machine has stoppers that prevent the bar from falling on top of you. Just ask someone for assistance if you are unsure how to set the stoppers. The final exercise McDonald showed me, utilized the cable machine that closely simulates free weights. This machine can probably be found at most gyms. Add the handle extension onto the machine and set your desired weight. Then pull the cables with you until you are standing in the middle. Take one step back, stick your chest forward and your butt way back so that your back forms a straight line. Beginning with your arms perpendicular to your body, and your palms facing the floor, bring your hands towards each other and then continue to extend them until they cross each other. If you close the hand, instead of keeping the palm loose, you will focus the exercise more to the arms than to the chest. Do this for eight to 15 reps. With this exercise, I found I had to think about which muscle I was using more than I had with the other exercises. Although this exercise can provide fairly quick results, it is a bit more advanced, so McDonald says it isn't necessarily something anyone can jump into. If you are not comfortable with these exercises, McDonald assures me there are plenty more out there and various modifications you can use to find something more suitable for you. Don't give up until you find something you like. Just remember to consult your physician before beginning any new exercise program. If you're looking to get in shape it is not only important to work the parts we are comfortable with, as McDonald has mentioned before, we have to work those we pay little attention to as well. "The chest has to be worked, you have to have balance. "Like I've said before, if you want to make a change, you have to change your lifestyle," says McDonald. "It's like the old saying says, 'fitness is a journey, not a destination." What body part do you want to know more about? Let us know which body party you would like us to focus on in upcoming summer fitness articles Email us at mailto:lifestyle@hautecouture.info Check out some exercise tips for these body parts: Get your abs fit for summer A challenge for your arms Hamstrings, bun and thighs, Oh My! Watch your back
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