Exercise Modalities Flashcards
1
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Pros of Machines
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less intimidating emphasize certain muscles various intensities no spotter extra support for special needs fixed plane of motion
2
Q
Cons of Machines
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no total body one plane no challenge to core doesn't improve athletic not for all body types expensive
3
Q
Pros of Free Weights
A
emphasize certain muscles target multiple muscles improve athletic challenge core improve dynamic joint stabilization and prop multiple planes
4
Q
Cons of Free Weights
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spotter difficult for beginners multiple dumbbells to change intensity more dangerous intimidating