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 Benefits of free weight training

There are many benefits to using free weights. Of course, for the best workout, you should incorporate both strength and cardiovascular training.

When using free weights, your muscles are completely engaged as you both lift and balance the weight. Free weights leave it up to you to maintain proper form and engage your muscles to their fullest extent. Never lose sight of the importance of proper form. Using proper form when lifting will help you to avoid injuries.


Some features and benefits include:

Versatility. Free weights can be used for a variety of exercises for the entire body, so you don't have to move from machine to machine to work different muscle groups.

Functionality. With free weights, you're able to move the body through natural motions as well as through a variety of planes allowing you to mimic movements you do in real life like squatting, lifting things over your head and rotating the body.

Building whole body strength. Because you're supporting your own body, you can work on specific muscles while involving smaller stabilizer muscles...this can also help you burn more calories during your workout.


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