Basic Building Blocks
I see many people using those fancy machines. I have no problem with machines, but then those people complain because they have made no gains. My theory, which is only a theory, there are basic building blocks that must come first. Essentially all parts of the body can be worked with free weights. Take chest, for example, the core lifts are flat and incline presses, and flyes, incorporate these and success will be yours. I have been working on gaining some mass and that said I try to forget machines until I have completed the core lifts for that body part. Then, if you feel like messing with machines, which you should not because you worked hard on the core lifts get after it. This one is for you guys who do 20 sets of abs for core strength, think about dead lift pull some heavy weight up off of the floor and keep your torso straight. Those abs will be strong as steel along with your back and plus dead lift is useful. How do you pick something up? You sure do not lay down under it and bench press it up. Any way the message is if you really want to make some progress put the bread and butter lifts first and play with the toys last. Peace and work hard.
