{"product_id":"2940148732693","title":"A Guide To Weight Lifting Equipment","description":"Advantages of Free Weights Over Exercise Machines \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are considering starting a new strength-training program, or if you are interested in creating a home gym in your home, you may have been struggling with the debate of whether to go with free weights or an exercise machine.  Overall, free weights seem to have the advantage of being better for your workout.  Here are some reasons why.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCurrent research suggests that you will get stronger using mainly free weights.  This may be because you use different muscles when working with free weights than with the assistance of a machine.  Free weights are also closer to movements that you make during every day life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExercises that require more than one muscle group, such as squats and bench presses, are more complicated with free weights.  This is because you have to stabilize yourself more than you would if you were using a machine.  The machine stabilizes you by only allowing you make the movement along the track.  This can lead to greater strength and improved balance.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Linda Ricker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47075450552560,"sku":"2940148732693","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940148732693_p0.jpg?v=1763707769","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940148732693","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}