Free weights are the superior choice at the gym, says many people. Barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, and such are much more natural and functional! Don’t waste your time sucking up to the machines!
But wait! Don’t use free weights, you’ll hurt yourself! Use machines instead, they are much safer and more efficient for building your muscles and strength! Says others*.
Free weights vs machines: the eternal debate amongst gym bros and sisters.
Today, we’re here to settle this debate.
What does the science say? Can we clearly say one option is better than the other, no matter if you’re training for strength, bodybuilding, sports, or just the health benefits of lifting heavy stuff?
We finish the episode with a handful of questions from our listeners. If you want to be able to ask us questions in the future, check out StrengthLog Community on Facebook.
After a four-week hiatus (i.e., sick leave), The Strength Log podcast is finally back!
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This is the ninth episode of the podcast. Check out the other episodes below:
- Episode 8: Are These Deadlift Mistakes Holding You Back?
- Episode 7: How Often Should You Take Your Sets to Fail?
- Episode 6: For a Bigger Bench Press, Don’t Make These 10 Mistakes
- Episode 5: Reps vs Weight – Which Is Key to Becoming Stronger?
- Episode 4: Shut Up and Squat! But Should You Front or Back Squat?
- Episode 3: Do you even lift?
- Episode 2: Will creatine also make you smarter, not only stronger?
- Episode 1: Great news! Everyone was wrong about protein timing
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