Got an topic you want us to discuss? Send us a message!The age-old debate rages on!How can a beginner squat 400lbs? By using a machine. That's how. This was the start of a conversation at the gym when one of our stronger lifters mentioned that a co-worker was lifting the aforementioned four-hundy. It does not translate to a barbell squat! There is a place for machines in a person's fitness program, but when it comes to building functional strength, free weights is where it's at.Machines are best for:BeginnersInjury rehabFree weights like barbells and dumbbells are best for:Building overall strengthImproving flexibility and coordinationWorkout variety. One barbell and some plates offers dozens of different exercise compared to single-exercise machines.We get into the debate about machines versus free weights.Take a listen!Are you in the Dunnville, Ontario area? Curious about what Grand River CrossFit is all about? Check out our social links and website:https://www.facebook.com/grandrivercrossfit/@grandrivercrossfithttps://grandrivercrossfit.ca/Book your Free "No Sweat Intro" here: https://www.wodboard.com/locations/94/services/253/5da6dd0a/calendar?instructor_id=18677

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