ronniefan

My gym only has weight machines, but my best friend works out at a gym with machines and free weights. What are the major advantages of strength machines?

DJSTARER

Strength Machines are great for people with injuries (or previous injuries). Ironically, they also tend to cause injuries due to a lack of stimulus on stablizing tendons, tissues and muscles. They train little biological efficiency. Stick with free weights.

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474 Squat
601 Deadlift
320 Bench


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500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

ronniefan

hey dude, thanks for advice, if I have problems with joints (on hands) can I achieve some triceps mass with weight machines? Or what is the best solution here?

romanaz

what kind of problems with joints on your hands?

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Clean and Jerk : 85kg
Total : 155kg

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Clean and Jerk : 90kg

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Clean and Jerk : 100kg



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