Which is better, free weights or exercise machines


Which is better, free weights or exercise machines
 
 
The article provides a description of the principles of working with exercise machines and free weights, discusses strengths and weaknesses of each group.

Advantages of simulators.

Perfect for beginners because do not look so scary, like free weights, range of motion passes through a fixed line. So novice bodybuilders do not doubt that they are doing the right exercises designed to target muscle groups. Trainers do not cause trouble for beginners, because the instructions for their use and those muscle groups, which is designed for one or the other trainer painted directly on their surface. They are safer to work, because the simulator will never fall on you in the middle of the set. If you have an injury, then working on the simulator with an isolated muscle group, you will be able to rest the body parts that you would not want to load on this workout.

Weaknesses simulators.

Increases the likelihood of injury, because the traffic passes through the fixed line and the constant traffic on the same path have a greater burden on working joints, tendons and muscles. Muscles grow slower and less balanced overall progress while working with trainers, because you are only working with isolated muscle groups without involving neighboring group. Since it is practically impossible to change the configuration of the motion simulator parts, your training will not focus on the overall development of the body structure. No matter what you build, broad or narrow shoulders, you will do the same with the neighbor down the hall movement, not being able to change the grip or range of motion. Work on the simulator does not provide full development of the musculature system.

Advantages of free weights.

Engage the larger number of stabilizing muscles and close. Doing exercise per muscle group, you are actually involved in the process and the nearby groups, and it provides a more rapid growth of the musculature system and the development of strength. Working at the same time different muscle groups, as well as the need to lift and hold the weight over a period of time, and the need to perform spatial movement contribute to the development of coordination and a sense of proportion. Significant cost savings, if you own a gym, free weights are in fact not an example cheaper than simulators.

Weaknesses free weights.

If you do not put the exercise equipment, or you incorrectly lift weights in the original position, then you increase your chance to earn a sports injury. You need to find a room free weights, to gather them in one place, prepare yourself and prepare (to assemble or disassemble the dumbbell or W-shaped bar) to the weight of the work, and this requires time and effort.

So what is your choice to work in a hall that will help build a dream body with big and strong muscles in a shorter period of time? Faster and more - your choice of free weights. And if you're in your work in the hall learn to find strengths and weaknesses and exercise machines and free weights, and can use them on your way to the goal, then it means that you have already become a professional bodybuilding.

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