Machines or Free weights

[Trendog25]

I prefer free weights over machines. I feel I get more pumps, muscle soreness and just better gains in general when I do mostly if not all free weight compound basic movements. Thoughts?

 

[TG1]

All depends on type of machine and what you are trying to accomplish with the exercise. Only a few machines I like while most arent necessary.

 

[PHD]

Machines are good change in routine you can focus on the muscle and contractions a lot better. John meadows uses a lot of machine work In his programs for when you train a body part twice. I agree free weights are superior

 

[Islandswole]

I agree that free weights are superior. If you find the right machines suited for your body then they serve their purpose as well.

Ben Pakulski does a decent job talking about it here



@PHD how did you feel about the machines at mi40?

 

[Gingerlifter]

Free weights for the win. However I do enjoy the hammer strength machines at the gym for a few isolation exercises.

 

[PHD]

I’ve never been there I hear nothing but good things. I like arsenal strength machines they are awesome and work well with your joints and movements. I’m very good friends with the owner