Author Topic: Machines vs. Free Weights (Read 15304 times)

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #50 on:** January 04, 2019, 05:08:18 AM »

Sitting in machines will never be the same as standing and exercising. Even Gary Jones the son of Arthur Jones recognized this. What will make you a better athlete? Sitting in machines trying to isolate individual muscles or doing a clean and jerk? The latter will generate power, balance, and strength. It will increase your vertical leap and sprinting speed. Sitting in machines is not going to give you any advantage in trying to take down an opponent in football or wrestling. Your body from a Kinesiological view works with muscles in coordination and not in in attempted isolation as in sitting machines body parts.

KSA · « **Reply #51 on:** January 04, 2019, 05:28:38 AM »

For me it depends which muscle i work

For chest, arms, shoulders i prefer free weights (barbell/dumbell) and classic pulley exercises

For back i like seated row machines.

For legs i prefer various machines.

SF1900 · « **Reply #52 on:** January 04, 2019, 07:35:59 AM »

i’ve used all machines the past week and i’m sore and jacked!

Palumboism · « **Reply #53 on:** January 04, 2019, 07:49:24 AM »

Quote from: SF1900 on January 03, 2019, 11:42:26 AM

yes.

$:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ FORTY-ONE THOUSAND POSTS ON A BODYBUILDING FORUM AND YOU JUST STARTED LIFTING WEIGHTS LAST WEEK.

I guess it's true what they say about the average Getbigger.

Hulkotron · « **Reply #54 on:** January 04, 2019, 07:53:57 AM »

Got to hit those stabilizer muscles with the free weights

Palumboism · « **Reply #55 on:** January 04, 2019, 08:12:22 AM »

Quote from: Hulkotron on January 04, 2019, 07:53:57 AM

Got to hit those stabilizer muscles with the free weights

My stabilizers are getting huge.

SF1900 · « **Reply #56 on:** January 04, 2019, 09:06:33 AM »

Quote from: Palumboism on January 04, 2019, 07:49:24 AM

$:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ FORTY-ONE THOUSAND POSTS ON A BODYBUILDING FORUM AND YOU JUST STARTED LIFTING WEIGHTS LAST WEEK.

I guess it's true what they say about the average Getbigger.

Excuse me, but its 41,617 posts.

Primemuscle · « **Reply #57 on:** January 04, 2019, 10:25:54 AM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on January 04, 2019, 05:08:18 AM

Sitting in machines will never be the same as standing and exercising. Even Gary Jones the son of Arthur Jones recognized this. What will make you a better athlete? Sitting in machines trying to isolate individual muscles or doing a clean and jerk? The latter will generate power, balance, and strength. It will increase your vertical leap and sprinting speed. Sitting in machines is not going to give you any advantage in trying to take down an opponent in football or wrestling. Your body from a Kinesiological view works with muscles in coordination and not in in attempted isolation as in sitting machines body parts.

Not everyone is working out to become a better athlete or to take down an opponent. For those who are, free weights may be the better choice.

Primemuscle · « **Reply #58 on:** January 04, 2019, 10:27:24 AM »

Quote from: SF1900 on January 04, 2019, 09:06:33 AM

Excuse me, but its 41,617 posts.

41,618

SF1900 · « **Reply #59 on:** January 04, 2019, 10:28:10 AM »

Quote from: Primemuscle on January 04, 2019, 10:25:54 AM

Not everyone is working out to become a better athlete or to take down an opponent. For those who are, free weights may be the better choice.

Exactly.

For every day health and fitness, there is likely zero benefit to using free weights vs. machines.

SF1900 · « **Reply #60 on:** January 04, 2019, 11:44:40 AM »

at the gym now. back day!

All machines!!!

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #61 on:** January 04, 2019, 11:51:13 AM »

Quote from: SF1900 on January 04, 2019, 11:44:40 AM

at the gym now. back day!

All machines!!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BsMpxjgA7yb/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=rilwvvm29420

SF1900 · « **Reply #62 on:** January 04, 2019, 12:02:12 PM »

Quote from: Coach is Back! on January 04, 2019, 11:51:13 AM

https://www.instagram.com/p/BsMpxjgA7yb/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=rilwvvm29420

it’s a start.

now drop the PEDs and red meat.

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #63 on:** January 04, 2019, 12:03:54 PM »

Quote from: SF1900 on January 04, 2019, 12:02:12 PM

it’s a start.

now drop the PEDs and red meat.

Quit buying into myth and hyperbole

Humble Narcissist · « **Reply #64 on:** January 04, 2019, 12:04:27 PM »

Quote from: SF1900 on January 04, 2019, 10:28:10 AM

Exactly.

For every day health and fitness, there is likely zero benefit to using free weights vs. machines.

Why use an inferior method? If you are going to workout anyway you may as well get the most bang for your buck. Workout at home with free weights and bodyweight exercises. Train in secret like the old Okinawan Karate masters. Why train in a gym and make a spectacle of yourself? Women are impressed with guys who look great but aren't consumed with training. For some reason most women are more attracted to muscular guys who don't work out (or they think they don't).

SF1900 · « **Reply #65 on:** January 04, 2019, 12:10:23 PM »

Quote from: Humble Narcissist on January 04, 2019, 12:04:27 PM

Why use an inferior method? If you are going to workout anyway you may as well get the most bang for your buck. Workout at home with free weights and bodyweight exercises. Train in secret like the old Okinawan Karate masters. Why train in a gym and make a spectacle of yourself? Women are impressed with guys who look great but aren't consumed with training. For some reason most women are more attracted to muscular guys who don't work out (or they think they don't).

because i like the variety of machines in the gym.

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #66 on:** January 04, 2019, 12:12:34 PM »

Quote from: SF1900 on January 04, 2019, 12:10:23 PM

because i like the variety of machines in the gym.

It's only your second day training...ever. How would you know?

Royalty · « **Reply #67 on:** January 04, 2019, 12:14:05 PM »

Quote from: SF1900 on January 04, 2019, 12:10:23 PM

because i like the variety of machines in the gym.

a Total pussy right here

SF1900 · « **Reply #68 on:** January 04, 2019, 12:40:52 PM »

Quote from: Coach is Back! on January 04, 2019, 12:12:34 PM

It's only your second day training...ever. How would you know?

I had a Planet Fitness trainer tell me all there is to know about training!

SF1900 · « **Reply #69 on:** January 04, 2019, 12:41:32 PM »

Quote from: Royalty on January 04, 2019, 12:14:05 PM

a Total pussy right here

You tell me, Sherlock!

IRON CROSS · « **Reply #70 on:** January 04, 2019, 01:46:34 PM »

Quote from: SF1900 on January 03, 2019, 02:44:47 PM

No, I do like to work out with machines, which I do not want to put in my place. Plus, I enjoy driving to the gym and getting out and things like that. I have zero intention of working out at home on a regular basis.

Though, at times, I do workout with resistant bands and some free weights at home, but its minimal.

i walk barefooted to the gym , who needs flip/flops .........

IRON CROSS · « **Reply #71 on:** January 04, 2019, 01:49:24 PM »

Quote from: SF1900 on January 03, 2019, 02:50:33 PM

Last I heard, they were placing Basile's Bicep Supination Machine in the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan.

They will have round the clock security guards with AK-47's and the Machine will be placed in bullet proof glass.

That junk should be in the Museum of Horror in Transylvania ....................

SF1900 · « **Reply #72 on:** January 04, 2019, 01:55:14 PM »

Quote from: Coach is Back! on January 04, 2019, 12:03:54 PM

Quit buying into myth and hyperbole

No myths.

Look at all the bodybuilders who die from PEDs.

Stop buying into the "genetic abnormality" myth.

I'm worried about you, Coach. I love you and do not want to see anything bad happen to you.

Royalty · « **Reply #73 on:** January 04, 2019, 03:15:45 PM »

Quote from: SF1900 on January 04, 2019, 12:41:32 PM

You tell me, Sherlock!

You are Sherlock... you are still searching for clues about training on “machines vs free weights”.

You are in your 40’s, and STILL asking beginner-type questions. Your detective work is really paying off.

Keep searching for training clues, but let’s be honest... You are a pussy who would will never get worthwhile results.

SF1900 · « **Reply #74 on:** January 04, 2019, 03:25:59 PM »

Quote from: Royalty on January 04, 2019, 03:15:45 PM

You are Sherlock... you are still searching for clues about training on “machines vs free weights”. You are in your 40’s, and STILL asking beginner-type questions. Your detective work is really paying off. Keep searching for training clues, but let’s be honest... You are a pussy who would will never get worthwhile results.