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In this episode of "Name this Machine"

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MonkeyMel21
MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,388 Member
edited March 2017 in Fun and Games
What. Is. This.?? I see it everyday and the only thing I can even maybe see is arm wrestling? But.....that can't be right, right? No one has ever used it while I've been there so I have never seen it in action.



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I posted in fun and games in hopes that it would elicit a more humorous response but I also actually want to know what it is, lol. Any weird *kitten* things at your gym that you couldn't figure out at first glance?

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  • Pamela_43
    Pamela_43 Posts: 315 Member
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    Is it to work the muscle that swipes the credit card? I need to keep that muscle strong. Lol.

    Really i think its for your calves.
  • ItsMeGee3
    ItsMeGee3 Posts: 13,255 Member
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    ^^^^This
  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,388 Member
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    happimess1 wrote: »
    Seated calf raise

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    ooohh.....but....what's the extra handle that's absent from your picture then though? I guess that's what's throwing me off.
  • ItsMeGee3
    ItsMeGee3 Posts: 13,255 Member
    edited March 2017
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    That supports the weight when not in use. Lift the weights and pull the handle out (to the right). When you're done, return the handle to the original position and set the weights down.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,529 Member
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    MonkeyMel21 wrote: »
    happimess1 wrote: »
    Seated calf raise

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    ooohh.....but....what's the extra handle that's absent from your picture then though? I guess that's what's throwing me off.
    The extra handle HOLDS the weight in the "UP" position. Kinda of like when you rack the weights after a squat or leg press. Because calves can take a heavy load (they are the DENSEST muscle fibers in the body per square inch), trying to hold all that weight in the "BOTTOM" position after exercising them can lead to injury. The handle moves side to side.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbyjNymZOt0

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  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,388 Member
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    I fully understand now! Great job guys! But you left out all the funnies. Oh-well, maybe that's my bad for putting you all under that type of pressure.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,529 Member
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    Brownie points to who knows what this is for:
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  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,388 Member
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    ninerbuff wrote: »
    Brownie points to who knows what this is for:
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    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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    Is it hanging on the wall or is this pic taken from the top?
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,529 Member
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    MonkeyMel21 wrote: »
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    Brownie points to who knows what this is for:
    41pficAZCSL._SS400__zps4zglcv7h.jpg


    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
    9285851.png

    Is it hanging on the wall or is this pic taken from the top?
    From the top. It definitely sits on the floor.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
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  • HeliumIsNoble
    HeliumIsNoble Posts: 1,213 Member
    edited March 2017
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    Deluxe hole-punch for giants, right?

    Here's a small budget one: ofi8380020k.jpg
  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,388 Member
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    @ninerbuff I got nothing.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,529 Member
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    MonkeyMel21 wrote: »
    @ninerbuff I got nothing.
    It's a dorsiflexion exerciser. You stick your foot in (toes under the pad) and then bring your toes towards your shin. This strengthens the muscle that's in your shin area and muscle around the ankle.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3Ffxgfm_U4

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