Bars and dum,bells or machines?

Beto · 08-24-2005, 02:52 AM

Well, what do you think that works better bars and dumbells or machines?

C ya

K-N9ne · 08-24-2005, 03:09 AM

Free weights > Machines

Vegeto · 08-24-2005, 04:00 AM

Personally, I like bars. I like them because you do the most basic movements with the most weight possible. I like the feel of a bar in my hands. I like the size of the grip on an olypic bar. Bars=power lifts. Bars=Olypic lifts.

Bars>Dumbells>Machine

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**powerman2000** · 08-24-2005, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vegeto

Bars>Dumbells>Machine

I'm that way too.

GameDayDog · 08-24-2005, 04:41 AM

Freeweights > Machines ... but machines have their place in a workout...

As my dumbbell flies got heavier, I felt lyke I was cheating the movement... sorta doing a fly/press combo... as a result, I switched to Machine Flies and as long as I focus on my pecs thru the movement, combined with the restricted range of motion the machine provides... I can't cheat... Thus I target my pecs better...

Peace..~G

**builtbeast** · 08-24-2005, 04:59 AM

Definitely Freeweights > Machines

I used predominantly free weights and only a couple of machines each workout, usually toward the end.

**DarkFalcon** · 08-24-2005, 05:46 AM

BOTH! You should be using both to keep your body guessing. I use predominately free weights but machines have their place in that the good ones are excellent at isolating the muscle you want to work and bring out.

pammiejoe6 · 08-25-2005, 03:02 AM

id vote for the freeweights....course i have never used a machine so i guess i should shut up and go away...hahaa :fruity:

**Sholiz** · 08-25-2005, 03:06 AM

I'm dumbells > bars > machines. Some machines, like Hammer Strength for chest, will come before barbells at times. I'd prefer a hammer-wide over a bench press anyday!

Apootheosis · 08-25-2005, 03:16 AM

Freeweights are machines with greater activation of stabilizers, hypertrophy, and strength gain

Dumbells are even "freer" freeweights. So it would seem Dumbells would be the best, although one could argue barbells could be an optimum compromise. Im going with Dumbells as the best, but that wont stop me from using barbells- more convenient, easier spotting, abel to incrememnt by 2.5 lbs per limb.

**powerman2000** · 08-25-2005, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sholiz

I'm dumbells > bars > machines. Some machines, like Hammer Strength for chest, will come before barbells at times. I'd prefer a hammer-wide over a bench press anyday!

Hammer Strength makes great equipment!!!

My gym has lots of it. :clap:

08-24-2005, 02:52 AM	#1
Beto New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Bars and dum,bells or machines? Well, what do you think that works better bars and dumbells or machines? C ya

08-24-2005, 04:00 AM	#3
Vegeto blameless sinner Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 803 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 15	Personally, I like bars. I like them because you do the most basic movements with the most weight possible. I like the feel of a bar in my hands. I like the size of the grip on an olypic bar. Bars=power lifts. Bars=Olypic lifts. Bars>Dumbells>Machine . __________________ ______________ ________________ ......Busy Training...... __________________ ________________ __________________

08-24-2005, 04:41 AM	#5
GameDayDog The Dawg Is Back!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Doin Compound Movements 4 Scooby Snacks! Posts: 1,914 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 32	Alwayz.. Freeweights > Machines ... but machines have their place in a workout... As my dumbbell flies got heavier, I felt lyke I was cheating the movement... sorta doing a fly/press combo... as a result, I switched to Machine Flies and as long as I focus on my pecs thru the movement, combined with the restricted range of motion the machine provides... I can't cheat... Thus I target my pecs better... Peace..~G __________________ I am Thee Alpha.. RaSP is Thee oMEGA.. Between the 2 of us - We have everythyng covered... I want to be bigger than all the humans!! "I'm sure I should be doing cardio too....but I don't run from anything...so why practice?" - 1stInDoor Goal - 200#'s 5/27/07 - 4/27/07 - 175# 3/27/07 - 167#

08-25-2005, 03:06 AM	#9
Sholiz Soldier In Progress Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,431 Recipes: 3 Rep Power: 230	I'm dumbells > bars > machines. Some machines, like Hammer Strength for chest, will come before barbells at times. I'd prefer a hammer-wide over a bench press anyday! __________________ You hear me before you see me, I got King Kong in the trunk

08-25-2005, 03:16 AM	#10
Apootheosis Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 625 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 10	Freeweights are machines with greater activation of stabilizers, hypertrophy, and strength gain Dumbells are even "freer" freeweights. So it would seem Dumbells would be the best, although one could argue barbells could be an optimum compromise. Im going with Dumbells as the best, but that wont stop me from using barbells- more convenient, easier spotting, abel to incrememnt by 2.5 lbs per limb. __________________ lawlz

08-24-2005, 03:09 AM	#2
K-N9ne Amateur Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 71 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	Free weights > Machines

08-24-2005, 04:59 AM	#6
builtbeast Großer Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: In a very red state Posts: 1,430 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 94	Definitely Freeweights > Machines I used predominantly free weights and only a couple of machines each workout, usually toward the end.

08-24-2005, 05:46 AM	#7
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	BOTH! You should be using both to keep your body guessing. I use predominately free weights but machines have their place in that the good ones are excellent at isolating the muscle you want to work and bring out.

08-25-2005, 03:02 AM	#8
pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,163 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 85	id vote for the freeweights....course i have never used a machine so i guess i should shut up and go away...hahaa :fruity:

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