How very true. Someone who uses a suitable weight is quite a rarity in many circles.
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Free weights VS machines
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How very true. Someone who uses a suitable weight is quite a rarity in many circles.
Ant
I've rambled, so I'll say it simply. Machines can be dangerous if they force you to carry out a resistance excersise that goes against a good bio-mechanical position. They can also limit the development of stabilising muscles.
But used to fully overload larger muscle groups, they can be effective and gaining mass you might otherwise not achieve. They are also excellent as an introduction to weight bearing excercise, and can help you keep good form when performing high rep circuits.
Ant
All very true.
However most gyms that i see these days are moving to the Hammer style of equipment, which use a more natural motion compared to the older style which was strict to 1 plane.
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How very true. Someone who uses a suitable weight is quite a rarity in many circles.
Ant
no the guy would deadlift over 160 im sure. Its just plain psychological. If you dont lift raw you dont believe in your ability.
Yes he was using a preacher curl machine. Leverage type. he does machine dips too but is capable of dipping. That was more an observation.
Say what you like but there are many studies villifying the testosterone enhancing effects and benefits of technical lifting and you DO NOT get that using machines.