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It really depends on what your goals are and what is being done. They both have their places, strengths and weaknesses.Typically you'll see better results from free weights, especially if the goal is strength and hypertrophy. Free weights utilize three points of leverage as opposed to only two with a machine. Free weights also typically utilize more muscles in the lift. Machines have a predetermined path of movement that may be restrictive to optimal growth, and tend to isolate muscle groups more. However, machines have an advantage of avoiding regressive training, where basically you have a constant load throughout the entire range of motion you may not always get from free weights. But this can be reduced on free weights with proper training techniques.Another advantage of machines is that you usually do not need a spotter to lift safely. This isn't true with all machines but probably most have safetly mechanisms built in.For the most part, if you do utilize machines, using free weights in the beginning of your workout is optimal. Only use machines to supplement free weights.
Free weights because you have to use your isolator muscles. That means working the smaller supporting muscles, thus creating more muscle mass.
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