My 7 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Lifting podcast mini-series, continues with a look at machine exercises vs. free weights for building muscle.

If you haven't listened to the first episode in the series, please go and do so now as it feeds into this episode.

Can machines cause just as much muscle growth as barbell and dumbbell work?

I explain when you should perform machine-based exercises and when you should train with free weights.

In this episode you will learn:

• Pros and cons of machines vs. free weights
• Benefits of machine-based exercises
• When you should use free weights instead of machines
• 3 factors that are important in hypertrophy
• How to use machines to help you reach failure

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