The weight rising on one side of the pulley is offset by the weight falling on the other side.

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It is like a pulley with a brake on it to keep the weight moving slowly down generating energy on its descent.

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One upper body machine, called the "High Pulley, " requires users to reach over their heads to pull down a weight.

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