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The Benefits of Machines

Although weights have their benefits, so do machines. Here are some of them:

· Neater and more compact for home use

· Safer for beginners

· Easier to use proper form

If you plan to workout at home, you can buy either weights or a machine. As we'll see, you can even work out using freestanding exercises or with very simple equipment. Weights are not expensive, but they do take up room.

If you want to target a variety of muscle groups (which is what you should be doing), you’ll need a bench of some kind and both barbells and dumbbells. You'll also need weights of many different sizes, from as small as 5 pounds (or even less) up to 25 pounds. This will vary according to your strength and the type of routine you're doing, but you’ll certainly need some variety.

A machine, by contrast, is usually one single unit, which has everything you need. Some machines are made for smaller spaces and can even fold up. So this is one potential advantage of machines for home use.