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machines

  1. Shrek

    Which machines are necessary in your workout routine?

    Which machines are necessary in your workout routine? Which ones are a MUST in your routine?
  2. kaz

    Is using machines regarded as lifting?

    Yes/No Why?
  3. kaz

    Tens Machines

    Tried out a Tens Machine today which I borrowed off a co-worker. Used it on my traps and shoulders in niggling area's since I'm a skeptic with all unfamiliar things. Omg the pulse of these little things is huge!! Anyone tried these before and are they worth the upward of $100 purchase price...
  4. wingman

    Exercise machines are for cripples

    I found this to be a really entertaining read so thought I'd share: Exercise Machines Are For Cripples He says there's 3 sections in the gym - freeweights where people exercise, cardio area where boring people are, and the machines where cripples are doing rehab. It supports my own personal...
  5. Goosey

    Machines, my thoughts.

    I was thinking about barbell exercises. When a boxer throws the killer punch, he instinctively stands shoulder width distance with dominant foot forward, arm at a 90 degree angle, fist clenched and torso slightly twisted. The power starts at the feet builds up in the legs and hip, torso bent...
  6. canned tuna

    rage against the machines... new routine

    Chopping down the diversity of my routine and abandoning most machines now I have a gym bud... please critique my plan Doing a warmup set then three real heavy sets at 5 reps then drop setting Monday chest & tris DB incline DB fly Skullcrushers Dips Tuesday back & shoulders Bent over long bar...
  7. R

    Machines barbells

    Some say machines don't biuld muscle and only barbells can achieve this. What's the answer?
  8. _Gruph_

    What are your thoughts on TENS machines?

    I used to own a marketing co. and one of the products we sold were TENS machines. We marketed it it mainly for pain relief. I always kept an open mind with them when it came to pain relief and had a mixed responce in regards to the feedback I got from customers who bought them. I have a mate who...
  9. skywalker21

    Step/Stair machines

    What is the general opinion on these devices. They really seem to get me working quite hard, good for working up a sweat.
  10. A

    Copy Machines, a Security Risk

    Copy Machines, a Security Risk iC38D5am7go I know a bit about computers and electronics but i never knew photocopiers had hard drives i thought they had some sort or temp memory
  11. kindred

    Machines in gym whats good whats bad?

    I got a gym membership to a 24 hour gym that is 100% machines acept dumbbells. Because i wanted to lift weights before work which i couldnt do with my home gym as it wakes the people next door. ANYWAY I was thinking today about machines in most gyms. I know free weights are better but can...
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    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  12. kindred

    What do women look for in a gym?

    Same as above :)
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    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Female Training Discussion
  13. F

    aerobic rowing exerciser

    what are your thoughts on those aerobic rowing exerciser things, not the full size rowing machines but those little small handheld type things , clip onto your feet and full on the handles sort of like resistance tubing
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    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Female Training Discussion
  14. P

    [Article] Free Weights or Machines? Advantages and disadvantages

    Free Weights or Machines? Free Weights or Machines,Which should you choose for the best workout?That is a question many new comers to Bodybuilding / fitness training ask. Each one has there oAdvantages and disadvantages which is what we will examine here. Knowing the strength and weakness...
  15. D

    Free weights or machines

    Which are better free weights or machines?
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