10 Machines You Shouldn't Use

[thebigguy84]

This is older but just seeing it now, and must say for the most part I agree! I barely train with machines at all anymore as I feel it's just a better way to lift since, that's how your body was designed/intended to move weight. I was a trainer for a long time, and have an Exercise Physiology degree as well.

I don't agree with alot of these if you have proper form and are in the correct position you should have no trouble. Example I don't do these anymore due to pinch nerve in neck but smith machine squats are a really good leg exercise if you place your feet out far enough from you you will have perfect 90 degree form. Also proper foot position on leg press great exercise. 90 degrees is a major rule of thumb with most exercises beyond the 90 degree mark you place too much stress on joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles ect.

 

[thebigguy84]

I don't agree with alot of these if you have proper form and are in the correct position you should have no trouble. Example I don't do these anymore due to pinch nerve in neck but smith machine squats are a really good leg exercise if you place your feet out far enough from you you will have perfect 90 degree form. Also proper foot position on leg press great exercise. 90 degrees is a major rule of thumb with most exercises beyond the 90 degree mark you place too much stress on joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles ect.

I actually have always had less injuries with machines than I ever have had with free weights.

 

[dsbhaver]

What do people suggest instead of leg presses??

 

[Mook]

Lol. Time to change routines

 

[hemipower]

What do people suggest instead of leg presses??

Uhh squats, weighted step ups, lunges...functional movements.

 

[Mister G]

Uhh squats, weighted step ups, lunges...functional movements.

[lang=pt]Yes!
some lower body exercicies can be very harmfull if done in the wrong way...Like any other exercices, in fact.[/lang]

 

[Attila the Horn]

Machines in general suck. Almost all of them.

 

[thebigguy84]

Machines in general suck. Almost all of them.

You are crazy for certain!

 

[SKY_COWBOY]

You are crazy for certain!

dude...machines are overall awesome...that's my opinion...i love hammer strength...and the 1-2-3 machines....

 

[sammy555]

Theres not many machines i get on with, but i love leg press, hack squats and seated pulley rows.

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[EIRONMAN]

Thanks for the info, I do use the seated leg exstention machine though. I actually get great results from it, and never have had a issue with it.