1. What are some of the benefits of using weight machines? Weight machines are easy to pick up for newcomers. Adjusting the machine is simple, allowing anyone to start strengthening their muscles right away. Another benefit is that one can use a weight machine to single out a certain muscle group. 2. In your own words, describe what happens to muscles when you lift weights? How do they grow? When someone lifts weights, the pressure exuding the microscopic fibers of the muscle causes them to snap. The fibers send chemical messages to the body and the body responds by replacing the fibers and adding a few more. It is through this constant damage and repair that muscles become bigger and stronger. Essentially, after the pressure from lifting …show more content…
What are some of the challenges or disadvantages of using weight machines? The downside of weight machines is that they do not offer a wide range of motion for your muscles. That’s not all, however, as weight machines do not target multiple muscle groups and instead strengthen only one muscle group, which can be …show more content…
What 's the difference between dumbbells and barbells? Dumbbells are supposed to be held in one hand and come in different weight increments. Barbells, meanwhile, are long bars (hence the name) that you have to add weight plates to and should be held using two hands. 6. What are some of the benefits of using free weights for strength training? Free weights are a good choice if you want to get the most out of your money. You can do countless varied exercises and routines with just a pair of dumbbells, and barbells are very customizable, as well. Additionally, free weights can strengthen muscle groups that might be neglected otherwise. 7. What are some of the disadvantages of using free weights? Contrary to weight machines, free weights are not easy to get the hang of quickly. Someone who wants to train using free weights might have to get an instructor that will teach them how to correctly use free weights. Using free weights can be dangerous if you do not know what you are doing – there is always the risk of dropping the heavy barbell or dumbbells on your foot. 8. What are the advantages of using exercise bands and