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Sep 2022
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#146| What's Better For Strength Trainin...

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In this episode, Dillon sits down with Ryan Nosak to discuss which is better for strength training, machines (nautilus equipment) or free weights (dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells, etc.) We look to answer: where did this debate originate? Is one method better than the other for strength gains? Are free weights more functional? Are machines safer than free weights? All of this and more are answered in this episode.

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