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[Hypergit]

Hrm... I've always been advised to use free weights as much as possible in preference to machines (in order to workout synergists/stabilisers etc)

Rich Franklin seems to do a lot of machine work in this video, and it must be pretty darn effective:

http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance...c/video/352261

any ideas why?

git.

[killerinstinct]

Watch Rocky 4.

[Hypergit]

lol the one where hi-tech Russian gets knocked out by old-skool Balboa?

I guess that answers my question

git.

[killerinstinct]

seriously though machines and free weights are about the same it's all about personal preference.I like Free weights ,but machines are cool too.

[supermark21]

Originally Posted by killerinstinct

seriously though machines and free weights are about the same it's all about personal preference.I like Free weights ,but machines are cool too.

free weights use the stabilization muscles alot more in an effort to balance the weight. machines are a more direct lift in that you just push or pull because the weight is already set up and a predetermined range of motion. rich probably doesnt use free weights too often in his pre fight training because its an hour straight and he doesnt go extremely heavy

[Clint]

Originally Posted by supermark21

free weights use the stabilization muscles alot more in an effort to balance the weight. machines are a more direct lift in that you just push or pull because the weight is already set up and a predetermined range of motion. rich probably doesnt use free weights too often in his pre fight training because its an hour straight and he doesnt go extremely heavy

Yeah rich isn't trying to improve his max strength, he's after muscle endurance (lactic acid threshold) which is better suited towards machine work since your working to failure and don't want to risk an injury right before a fight.

[matto]

you can build more muscle with machines, u dont have to stabilize the weight and u can lift more, i can bench 320 on a smith machine but cannot do it with free weights because u have to stabilize it, its like that with most exersizes.

[supermark21]

Originally Posted by matto

you can build more muscle with machines, u dont have to stabilize the weight and u can lift more, i can bench 320 on a smith machine but cannot do it with free weights because u have to stabilize it, its like that with most exersizes.

exactly. thats the problem. your real world functional strength does get improved but not the same way as with freeweights. the reason you build more muscle is because your pumping blood into the muscles for waste removal and nutrients.

[MMAPIMP]

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