Train Better: 10 Machines to avoid at the gym

SmashleeWpg
SmashleeWpg Posts: 567 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi folks!

Here's a really interesting and helpful article about what machines to avoid at the gym due to possible injury/not working the intended muscle, etc. They offer free weight and body weight moves as an alternative.

Enjoy!

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/node/27257/?cm_mmc=Dose-Newsletter-_-664750-_-08162011-_-readon

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  • FitCoachJen
    FitCoachJen Posts: 139 Member
    Choose free weights and barbells over machines every single time. You'll see much better results and possible be surprised at how weak you are (specifically: bodyweight rows versus the lat pulldown).
  • SmashleeWpg
    SmashleeWpg Posts: 567 Member
    Choose free weights and barbells over machines every single time. You'll see much better results and possible be surprised at how weak you are (specifically: bodyweight rows versus the lat pulldown).

    Yup! I almost always use free-weights & barbells... I just feel like there's a lot more room to change things up and challenge your muscles in different ways as opposed to sitting at the same old machines day in, day out!
  • Chika_2015
    Chika_2015 Posts: 357 Member
    Thanks for sharing! So great alternatives.
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