2455:  The 5 Gym Machines You Need to Stop Using ASAP

 The 5 Gym Machines You Need To Stop Using ASAP

• Free weights tend to be better for these reasons: (1:35)

• #1 - Real-world carryover.

• #2 - Requires more stability.

• #3 - Forms to your body, not the other way around.

• Criteria for determining which machines suck: (6:12)

• #1 - Higher risk of injury.

• #2 - Far better versions available.

• The 5 gym machines you need to stop using ASAP: (8:28)

• #1 - Pec deck (arms externally rotated).

• #2 - Ab crunch machines (encourage hip flexor).

• #3 - Tricep extension machine (never right length).

• #4 - Most glute machines.

• #5 - Back extension machine.

• Listener Questions:

• #1 - What is the value of machines? (28:57)

• #2 - What are your favorite machines? (31:38)

• #3 - Plate loaded vs weight stacks. Any difference? (33:36)

• #4 - Favorite cardio machine? (35:55)

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