For the women out there...Free weights or machines?
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LisaUlrey
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Just curious, what do the women out there that strength train like better? Free weights or machines? Which gets better results?
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free weights, hands down. machines don't let you do compound movements (which use more than that one muscle you are working)0
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Free weights. No competition.
When I was in college I used machines all the time. Within one month of starting a compound barbell lifting routine I had gotten better results than I ever got from months and months of machines.0 -
Free weights absolutely. I've tried machines and programs using them with little to show for it. Do StrongLifts, starting strength, or new rules of lifting for women. You will be shocked at what you can do. If you do SL, join this group for support, a writeup of the program, and answers to any questions you have:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women0 -
I have never used free weights or machines before ( I know that sounds crazy). Not sure where to start. Trainers are not an option for the time I am able to go to the gym (later in the evening). Any suggestions?0
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Free weights definitely.
Start with one of the things lilawolf suggested0 -
Free Weights. But then again, I've never used machines.
I'm not at a stage where I want to target a specific muscle group so it's all about compound movements for me!!0 -
Free weights absolutely. I've tried machines and programs using them with little to show for it. Do StrongLifts, starting strength, or new rules of lifting for women. You will be shocked at what you can do. If you do SL, join this group for support, a writeup of the program, and answers to any questions you have:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
Just started reading New Rules of Lifting for women. I have never belonged to a gym before and I have never lifted. I am very intimidated and a little nervous. So far, I have spent my time doing cardio until I get though the book. I am weak and I hate it. Still have 23 pounds to lose so I am not sure how my diet fits into the strength training yet.0 -
Get the book Starting Strength and watch a lot of YouTube videos.
I started with the Stronglifts program, but Starting Strength has more instructions about form, and the programs are really similar.
Start LIGHT, with just the bar, until you learn correct form.0 -
Free weights all the way, because... http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/744311-free-weights-vs-machines-holy-crap0
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I'm currently doing New Rules - free weights all the way.. and at home, too.
I've learned so much about my body, and dropped so many inches than I did before using weight machines in the gym.0 -
I can't remember the last time I went to the machine side of the gym, but I think it's a great start for beginners.0
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I like machines..0
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I have never used free weights or machines before ( I know that sounds crazy). Not sure where to start. Trainers are not an option for the time I am able to go to the gym (later in the evening). Any suggestions?
Read Stronglifts or NROL4W. Pick one. That will get you some good reading info, watch youtube videos on how to do the exercises. Then head to your gym and start! Bring a male buddy if you feel you need a spot.0 -
Also, FREE WEIGHTS. Noooooooooooo competition. For realsies.0
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Get the book Starting Strength and watch a lot of YouTube videos.
I started with the Stronglifts program, but Starting Strength has more instructions about form, and the programs are really similar.
Start LIGHT, with just the bar, until you learn correct form.
^^^^ thisity this
and free weights for me too0 -
Free weights for sure. In the beginning I would use the machines because they were a bit less intimidating but eventually found my way to free weights and found that they were much more effective.0
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I'm not a woman but I'll chime in anyway because it doesn't matter if you're a man or woman...free weights are going to give you the most bang for your workout buck.0
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Free weights0
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I only know the machine .. well it isn't motorized. lol I sit at a bench and stand.0
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