I've added a weight machine to my home gym, and I absolutely love it! The only problem is, my legs aren't strong enough to do most of the leg exercises, even on the lowest setting! I feel like such a wimp!
The exercises I can't do include any of the ones with the ankle strap and reverse leg curls. I can't do any of the strap exercises with my arms either, but I know other exercises I can do to build up my arms, and feel more confident about my knowledge when it comes to my arms. With my leg muscles I'm pretty much clueless.
Are there any exercises you can recommend to strengthen my legs, with or without the machine?
Other equipment in my home gym includes freeweights, an elliptical, a stairclimber, mountain bikes, jogging shoes, countless videos... I know not much in the way of strength machines, but I don't think I should need another machine, and I can't really afford anything anyway. Perhaps a barbell and a bench, if those are necessary.
Also, I have a weak and sensitive lower back that I am currently trying to build up (with some help from another thread here), but I still need to be careful when lifting weights/working out.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
~Elisha