{"id":2688,"date":"2016-06-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-06-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/benefits-weight-machines-over-free-weights\/"},"modified":"2025-02-21T11:02:41","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T09:02:41","slug":"benefits-weight-machines-over-free-weights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/personal-fitness-training-blog\/benefits-weight-machines-over-free-weights\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits Of Weight Machines Over Free Weights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Training with weight machines and free weights both have their pros and cons when it comes to weight training programmes. The choice you make about training with weight machines or free weights shouldn\u2019t be based on how full or empty each section of the gym is! In this article, you\u2019ll discover some of the benefits of training with weight machines as opposed to free weights.<\/p>\n<h2>Weight machines vs Free weights<\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Machines are great for the beginner weight trainer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you are new to weight training programmes, working out with weight machines could be just the thing for you because you\u2019re guided \u2013 by the machine \u2013 in how to do the exercise. This makes sure that your form is correct and ensures that you avoid any pesky injuries. When you start, Shannon <em>Clark<\/em> advises: \u201cYour objective at this point is to get the muscles used to the stress of the weight lifting stimulus and prepare yourself for more advanced programs.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>You\u2019re able to target certain muscle groups easily<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Each machine is designed in order to work one muscle group only. For example, the pull-down machine is specifically designed to work your lats. Thus, you\u2019ll be able to get a targeted workout for the specific muscles you want.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Your workouts will be faster<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As weight machines target specific muscle groups, you\u2019ll be able to get a concentrated workout for the specific muscles you want to train \u2013 in less time than it would have taken using free weights.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>You don\u2019t need to train with a spotter<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The thing about free weights is that if you need to get a very heavy weight down, in a hurry, you\u2019ll need a spotter to help you. With weight machines, you\u2019ll be able to lower even the heaviest of weights by yourself as you\u2019ll have the machine\u2019s assistance.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Train with weight machines when you\u2019re injured<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re recovering from an injury, you don\u2019t need to ditch your <a href=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/personal-fitness-training-blog\/optimise-weight-training-routine\/\">weight-training<\/a> regime altogether! As weight machines are targeted to work certain muscles groups, you can easily avoid training an injured muscle and train other muscles with weight machines. So good news: even an injury won\u2019t put a spanner in the works for your weight training routine \u2013 although work with lighter weights and perform higher reps, says Jamin Thompson.<\/p>\n<p>If you work out with either free weights or weight machines, always remember to keep your fitness goals in mind. For example, if your goal is to build strength choose heavier weights and perform less reps.<\/p>\n<p>Do you find that you spend more time in the weights section \u2013 machine or free weights \u2013 than anywhere else? Is fitness your passion and do you want to make a career out of it \u2013 and help others achieve their fitness goals? Check out Trifocus Fitness Academy\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/courses\/personal-training-certificate\/\">Personal Training Certification<\/a> \u2013 it\u2019s the best grounding in fitness that you\u2019ll ever get!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/courses\/personal-training-certificate\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7155\" src=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/footer1-1-300x48.jpg\" alt=\"pt button\" width=\"894\" height=\"143\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Trifocus Fitness Academy Personal Training Certification\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X2-aWAHWDqs?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Training with weight machines and free weights both have their pros and cons when it comes to weight training programmes. The choice you make about training with weight machines or free weights shouldn\u2019t be based on how full or empty each section of the gym is! 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