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Dear Dave,

Actually bench presses and flies are a good start.  Without seeing your machine and your workout log it is hard for me to comment.  However I will say that you should concentrate first on large muscle groups and you should also be careful to maintain balance between front and back and between upper and lower body.

Get a book to go with the home gym. Visit the coach or trainer at your school who can help you and suggest patterns and sets to your advantage. Don't neglect aerobic cardiac 2 to 3 times a week. Strength training is very important, which you already recognize.
 

George L. Dixon, Jr. MD