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3/8/2006 11:25:39 PM

I can't work out enough in a day.

3/8/2006 11:46:08 PM

I can, I haven't lifted since Monday

3/9/2006 12:07:55 AM

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"there is a MAJOR difference. next time youre in gym, look at how big the people are are using machines, vs those using bars and free-weights. there is no comparison, machines make it too easy on your muscles. the reason is much more technical then the fact that you dont use 'stabilizer' muscles. "

you should clarify this for people who may be just starting out and for poeple who have been lifting for many years

i have had some very good gains come from machine exercises before, but i religiously use free weights, so while your statement might be true for beginners it is not necessarily true for others

no need to be technical about the stuff but make sure you dont give him the wrong idea that at no tme are machine weights any good to use

3/9/2006 8:19:29 AM

there are plenty of big people at my gym that use machines.

3/9/2006 8:21:47 AM

depends on what your goals are

and yes you need somewhat of a goal if you want to be happy with any results you get

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"there is terrible advice in this thread all around"

3/9/2006 8:49:45 AM

I don't know if something along these lines have been said but I was once like you.

I was 6'2" and weighed about 155 give or take 5 lbs. The best advice and what worked for me.....

Wait about 6 to 8 years. I promise you'll start to gain weight. I weigh about 180 now. Granted it's not muscle mass.

3/9/2006 10:06:03 AM