I am obsessed with ergonomics. It's part of being a massage therapist. So it's no surprise that every time I go to the gym, it's like nails on the chalkboard. I'm constantly seeing someone straining on the machines, just cruising for an injury. Because it's usually my husband.
He should really read this article below. It goes over the proper points of contact and stabilization needed to help prevent injury and maximize your reps. And proper alignment on the machine isn't the only thing to keep in mind. The article doesn't cover two other things to consider: Using too much weight or trying to complete your sets too fast are other recipes for injury (cough cough husband).
Making Contact: The Right and Wrong Way to Use Exercise Machines:
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it goes over the proper points of contact and stabilization needed to help prevent injury and maximize your reps.
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