What are Lat machines? (28 characters)

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Lat machines are pieces of exercise equipment that allow a person to work the muscles of the upper body. Lat machines help strengthen the triceps, biceps, pectorals, and shoulder muscles. Lat machines can also help strengthen your back muscles. The exercise may be very simple, but the effects of this form of exercise are almost immediate.

On the downside, lat machines do very little for your leg muscles. Additional attachments can be purchased to help solve that problem, but the attachments can be expensive and difficult to use. If a person is looking for a complete workout routine, lat machines should be used in addition to other equipment.

Typically, lat machines hold up to 200 pounds (90.7 kg) of weight. They also contain a seat and knee pad. The user sits in the seat area and places their knees under the padded knee pad. A T-shaped bar sits above the seat. This T-bar is on a pulley system, which attaches the bar to the weights.

Using a select system, the user sets the weights to the level they wish to raise. Reaching over the seat, the user grasps each side of the T-bar and pulls it down. This action involves the pulleys, which lift the weights.

The prices of lat machines can vary greatly, but on average, a person can expect to spend between 200 and 800 United States dollars (USD). The price largely depends on the weight range and the features of the lat machine. The basic price includes the machine only.

The manufacturers strongly recommend the use of lat machines on a factory recommended safety mat. These mats prevent lat machines from slipping. They also help cushion the user while performing rowing machine style exercises. The mat can only cost an additional 100 USD. Adding a wider range of weights to the machine typically costs an additional $200, while purchasing additional T-bars can range from $30-50.

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