by:Candice Copeland Brooks
 Strength training is a necessity if you're trying to lose weight, try our Muscles in Motion workout using the Total Gym, . . . and, you don't even need to leave your home.
A Note From Candice:
Total Gym, which allows a smooth, gliding motion as you push the cables away from you. The Cable Press targets the muscles of the chest (pectoralis major), front shoulder (anterior deltoids) and back of the upper arm (triceps).
 Setup:
Following instructions in your owner's manual, set the glideboard at a low
incline. Sit up tall with your hips at the higher end of the glideboard, knees
bent, and feet placed at the lower end. Grasp the cable handles and press them
straight out in front of you at about chest or shoulder level. The glideboard
will slide into the "up" position. Your palms should be facing down with your
hands about shoulder width apart.
How To Do It:
Pulling your shoulder blades down and slightly together, inhale and bend your elbows. The glideboard will slide down. Stop when your elbows are in line with or slightly in front of your shoulders. Exhale and press your arms back out to the starting position.
Tips:
Keep your back straight and your shoulder blades pulled together throughout the movement. Be careful that your elbows don't go behind your shoulders as they move back. Excessive stretch could cause shoulder discomfort or injury. Don't be in a hurry to exercise at a high intensity level. Start out easily at a low incline and build gradually to a higher incline.
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