How to Use a Machine to Increase Strength

Both methods are great and both provide forms of resistance using gravity. Machines also tend to be very purpose built. That means they can create resistance in very specific ways that you cannot get with free weights. It's usually to focus on specific muscle groups or isolate certain movements or joint motions. This can be good or bad based on your goals.

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