Weights, machine vs. free weights

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lovetolose112
lovetolose112 Posts: 10
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I have been told that using free weights is better than using weight machines. Can someone please help me with this.

Maybe there is no difference????

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  • hkatrobos
    hkatrobos Posts: 49
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    i think a lot of it has to do with range of motion and also engaging core/other muscles to support yourself while doing free weights. i've noticed more definition in my midsection and definitiely legs from switching from the machines to free weights.
  • Awkward30
    Awkward30 Posts: 1,927 Member
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    The main problem with machines is that you don't have a full range of motion and you don't get as much of your stabilizing muscles involved since with a machine press you don't have to keep things level or straight up and down

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