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Machines vs Free Weights
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TSdecypher
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 Jun 3 2013, 05:10 PM, updated 12y ago
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Hi guys,
In most gyms there are many kinds of machines for strength training. There is, usually, also a free weights area with the mirrors and benches.
Which do you prefer?
I understand that machines may restrict movement and free weights allow a wider range of motion, but it takes time to learn about how to use the dumbbells and barbells correctly.
Do you move from machines to free weights when the machines no longer satisfy you, as in, not resistant enough?
Cheerios
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TSdecypher
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Jun 25 2013, 11:32 AM
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For a beginner, better to hit the machines, because it's not easy to get the correct form when you are just starting out. But then again it's practice that makes perfect...
Nowadays, I just see whatever is available. If the free weights area is crowded, then I go to the machines. Likewise if the machines are occupied.
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TSdecypher
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Jun 25 2013, 01:33 PM
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QUOTE(darklight79 @ Jun 25 2013, 01:28 PM) No. For a beginner, both. More to free weights. Alrighty then. I've been playing around with free weights anyway. Probably the only machine that I use is for Assisted Pull-ups. |
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TSdecypher
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Jun 25 2013, 04:20 PM
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QUOTE(-Dan @ Jun 25 2013, 04:01 PM) That's more reason for a beginner to use free weights. You become more proficient at a movement by doing it more. Doing a machine chest press won't do much to help your bench press form, for example. Yeah, I agree with that. Good pointer for a newbie. |
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TSdecypher
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Jan 20 2014, 11:23 AM
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QUOTE(manapergi @ Jan 18 2014, 04:10 PM) I feel the real weight in curl bar but the same weight eg 20kg is much lighter in cable machine. Guess those roller has deflected quite some weights. Could it also be the weight of the curl bar? If you lift 20kg plates with the curl bar then you need to take into account the curl bar too because you are also lifting it. |
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