Stronger Than Your Boyfriend
Join Katie and Heather, owners of Barpath Fitness, as they take a deep dive into important (and usually controversial) health & fitness topics. Combining a little science, a little ranting, and a lot of industry experience, Katie and Heather will be helping you sift through the toxic misinformation in the fitness industry. One podcast episode at a time. Barpath Fitness is an LGBTQ+ and women-owned fitness business that specializes in helping people move better, get stronger, and live pain free through individualized programming and coaching.
Stronger Than Your Boyfriend
Machines vs Free Weights
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Barpath Fitness
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Season 1
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Episode 204
In today’s episode, we dive into the (heated) debate: free weights vs machines. Both have their benefits, but the choice between them depends on your specific goals. We discuss which option is better for strength gains and hypertrophy, and when to use each. While free weights are typically the go-to for building strength and muscle, machines can serve a valuable role. We’ll cover the science behind this and discuss the scenarios where machines might be the better choice.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Which is Best for Strength Training
- Which is Better for Muscle Building
- How to Choose what you need based for Your Fitness Goals
- Free Weights Pros & Cons
- Machines Pros & Cons
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