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Do I have to do the Exercises Assigned?

Missa Posts: 56 Joined: 2002/04/09	2002/04/10, 09:42 AM I am beginning the program next week and looked at the program. However, I do not like some of the "assigned" exercises. How do I make sure I am supplementing the right exercises, i.e. targeting the same areas?
Arnold Posts: 1,112 Joined: 2000/11/27	2002/04/10, 10:08 AM Hmmm.. the exercises assigned will do the job that will meet your specific goals? Is there a reason why you do not like some of the exercises or do you simply not like them? You can click to 'ft Exercise resources'.. then 'Muscle Targeting' for specific exercises for each major muscle group. Good luck -------------- .o0 Arnold 0o...o0 theaustrianoak@hotmail.com 0o.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/04/10, 10:11 AM Also, please fill out your profile so we know more about you and your goals. That will help us help you in the future... BTW, welcome to ft! -------------- **_Robert_**
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/04/10, 02:22 PM Why don't you like them? Had any accidents or any other obvious reasons? Please tell us a little bit more so we can help you. -------------- - Nina :o) La vie est toujours aussi belle.....
Lumina20 Posts: 966 Joined: 2001/10/31	2002/04/10, 02:35 PM When I first started doing FT programs, I didn't want to do some of the assigned exercises, because they were on machines I'd never used before and I didn't want to look really silly. Is that your problem? You can always get somebody at your gym to show you proper form and everything.
Missa Posts: 56 Joined: 2002/04/09	2002/04/11, 01:03 PM The problem I had with the assigned routine for chest is that I have 2 seated machine flyer exercises. I had thought that flys were not actually a good routine for women because they tend to spread out the chest. Is this true? And if not, why am I doing two of these exercises? Also, the preacher curls are uncomfortable--again female chest pressed against the stand. Thanks for all of your responses.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/04/11, 01:43 PM Flyes actually affect pectoral muscles mostly. I don't think they "spread" the chest out. If anything, they make the chest look fuller (see posts under Female Discussion). You can substitute preacher curls by using a standard curl bar and doing curls while standing against a wall. This isolates the biceps and does not allow you to cheat by using your back muscles. Good luck, Missa! -------------- **_Robert_**