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Re: Total beginner - is it better to start with machines or free weights?
Posted: Fri May 29, 2026 3:00 am
by 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.
Re: Total beginner - is it better to start with machines or free weights?
Posted: Fri May 29, 2026 3:20 am
by robertjohn
Noted - leave the ego at the door.
Re: Total beginner - is it better to start with machines or free weights?
Posted: Fri May 29, 2026 3:36 am
by 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.
Re: Total beginner - is it better to start with machines or free weights?
Posted: Fri May 29, 2026 3:56 am
by LiftMaven
And come back with questions whenever. The Beginners board exists for exactly this. Welcome aboard.
Re: Total beginner - is it better to start with machines or free weights?
Posted: Fri May 29, 2026 4:16 am
by robertjohn
Thanks everyone, that's way less intimidating than what I was reading elsewhere. Booking the induction now.