incorporating free weights and machines

[Kaimacr]

I just started working out at a new gym and they don't have a lot of free weight exercises available. It's mostly machines but they do have some free weights like dumbbells, and bars. Do you think it's possible to work out in this order gym and what kind of workout protocol would you recommend I try?

 

[SteveSmi]

it depends on your goals man

i would say if you are a newbie or starting out it will be okay but if you want to get serious you should find a better gym

 

[Jbswole40]

Hard to say bro..just use what is there for now and find what works for you.while you look for a better gym.I personally incorporate cables and dumbells mostly..don't care for most machines.your goals will determine your routine.

 

[GHgut4life]

I just started working out at a new gym and they don't have a lot of free weight exercises available. It's mostly machines but they do have some free weights like dumbbells, and bars. Do you think it's possible to work out in this order gym and what kind of workout protocol would you recommend I try?

i stick to machines since i got injuries, you can do both

 

[JasonPriest]

machines are okay but free weights are better

 

[CEO]

bros i do both weights and machines mix it up

 

[ROIDDERS]

do both 50/50 and go slow

 

[BodyMonster34]

bro body weight exercise and free weigh only

 

[QuadSweep]

i mostly do free weights these days

 

[Ulter]

use machines until you can do weights

 

[e2]

do squats and bench rest machines

 

[2Thick]

only do smith machines if you want to grow

 

[StevenDarwinMD]

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[Mobster]

I just started working out at a new gym and they don't have a lot of free weight exercises available. It's mostly machines but they do have some free weights like dumbbells, and bars. Do you think it's possible to work out in this order gym and what kind of workout protocol would you recommend I try?

Yes.

 

[Vadim Fedorov]

Makes little difference, as long as you train hard

 

[Tiger Salman Khan]

You can find a better gym around the locality.......

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

It depends on how advanced you are and what your goals are. Ideally you want to use more free weights but machines are good as a supplement to that.