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Training Modal 2
Machines
Advantages | Disadvantages |
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Can efficiently isolate certain muscles | Resistance usually moves through a predetermined path (difficult to strengthen synergistic or stabilizer muscles). |
Safety: spotter not necessary | Expensive. |
Easy to use: simply choosing a resistance with dial or pin | Specific: need a variety of machines for all the muscle groups. |
Faster workouts possible | Difficult to train for speed due to consruction of machine. |
Can perform some exercises that cannot be duplicated with barbells or dumbbells e.g. lat pulldown | Built for average-sized individual. Short or extremely tall individuals have difficulty with some machines. |