Group: General Fitness & Exercise

General Fitness & Exercise
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 379, Messages: 54577

Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

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Can machines be used for muscle gains?

froshman
froshman
Posts: 441
Joined: 2003/07/12
United States
2009/05/04, 07:00 PM
Is there any way to get a good, muscle building workout using machines only (particularly for legs/glutes? I injured my neck a month ago and have been advised not to do squats or heavy deadlifts.)

Also, can smith machine bench be used as a supplement to add bulk if I lift moderate weight on a standard bench beforehand, playing it safe (stopping 2-3 short of failure)? I have no spotter so I am trying to make the best of it.
Carivan
Carivan
Posts: 8,542
Joined: 2002/01/20
Canada
2009/05/04, 09:23 PM
Absolutely. Any form of resistance will aid in mucle gains.
And to top it off, there is a free bonus, you will be using perfect form.
Good Luck.

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