Total beginner - is it better to start with machines or free weights?

[Stronghold42]

Don't ego lift. The single biggest beginner mistake is loading too much weight to look strong and butchering the form. Light and clean always wins. The weight comes on its own.

[robertjohn]

Noted - leave the ego at the door.

[Maverick]

Exactly. Full body three times a week, learn the basics light, use machines to fill gaps, book that induction, and just keep turning up. Do that for three months and you'll be amazed.

[LiftMaven]

And come back with questions whenever. The Beginners board exists for exactly this. Welcome aboard.

[robertjohn]

Thanks everyone, that's way less intimidating than what I was reading elsewhere. Booking the induction now.