<p dir="ltr"> The 5 Gym Machines You Need To Stop Using ASAP</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Free weights tend to be better for these reasons: (1:35)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#1 - Real-world carryover.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#2 - Requires more stability.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#3 - Forms to your body, not the other way around.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Criteria for determining which machines suck: (6:12)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#1 - Higher risk of injury.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#2 - Far better versions available.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The 5 gym machines you need to stop using ASAP: (8:28)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#1 - Pec deck (arms externally rotated).</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#2 - Ab crunch machines (encourage hip flexor).</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#3 - Tricep extension machine (never right length).</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#4 - Most glute machines.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#5 - Back extension machine.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Listener Questions:</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#1 - What is the value of machines? (28:57)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#2 - What are your favorite machines? (31:38)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#3 - Plate loaded vs weight stacks. Any difference? (33:36)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#4 - Favorite cardio machine? (35:55)</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Related Links/Products Mentioned</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Visit <a href="http://enteraskincare.com/mpm">Entera Skincare</a> for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. **</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">October Promotion: <a href="http://mapsfitnessproducts.com/">MAPS Muscle Mommy</a> 50% off! ** Code OCTOBER50 at checkout **</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://mindpumppodcast.com/1782-when-machines-are-better-than-free-weights/"> Mind Pump #1782: When Machines Are Better Than Free Weights</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://mindpumppodcast.com/2085-abs-core-masterclass/">Mind Pump # 2085: Abs & Core Masterclass</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl4OfNJvCicJx1_6hCTRLB7tYnMkkqmMe"> Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://youtu.be/VP9Qp72zZ_c">How to Do SKULLCRUSHERS with Dumbbells for BIG Triceps (ADVANCED)</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://mindpumppodcast.com/2155-the-art-science-of-building-perfect-butts-with-bret-contreras/"> Mind Pump # 2155: The Art & Science of Building Perfect Butts With Bret Contreras</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://youtu.be/InVuScSda8E">Build Your Hamstrings- How to Properly do Good Mornings</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA">Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="http://www.mindpumpfree.com/">Mind Pump Free Resources</a></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>People Mentioned</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Bret Contreras PhD (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bretcontreras1/">@bretcontreras1</a>) Instagram</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Ben Pakulski (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bpakfitness/">@bpakfitness</a>) Instagram</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p>