Free Weights vs. Machines
... prefer that their athletes use “70 percent free weight and 30 percent machines” because by using free weight it develops a coordinated mentality of exercise. Free weights and machines can both give you excellent work out experience with each having its advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of free weights are that they are versatile. You can use one piece of equipment to work several areas of your body. Many exercises can be performed with one set of dumbbells. Free weights also provide a better looking body cut; often gaining massive cuts. Using free weights gives a person the training they are looking for but on a low budget. Balance and coordination is also an advantage of using free weights. This is what many athletes look for, especially gymnast. One of the disadvantages is that you will have to have longer workouts using free weight. Injury occurs more often when using free weight versus machines. When choosing machines over free weights, one should consider certain advantages of machine weight. When dealing with machines because of the steady frame one wouldn’t have to w...