2455: The 5 Gym Machines You Need to Stop Using ASAP
Release Date: 10/28/2024
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Free weights tend to be better for these reasons: (1:35)
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#1 - Real-world carryover.
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#2 - Requires more stability.
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#3 - Forms to your body, not the other way around.
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Criteria for determining which machines suck: (6:12)
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#1 - Higher risk of injury.
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#2 - Far better versions available.
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The 5 gym machines you need to stop using ASAP: (8:28)
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#1 - Pec deck (arms externally rotated).
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#2 - Ab crunch machines (encourage hip flexor).
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#3 - Tricep extension machine (never right length).
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#4 - Most glute machines.
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#5 - Back extension machine.
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Listener Questions:
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#1 - What is the value of machines? (28:57)
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#2 - What are your favorite machines? (31:38)
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#3 - Plate loaded vs weight stacks. Any difference? (33:36)
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#4 - Favorite cardio machine? (35:55)
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