Thoughts on machines to avoid

[pildall]

Which machines at the gym should you be avoiding if you want to be a bodybuilder?
are there any that are really counterproductive to building muscle and getting leaner
Also would you recommend I follow what other bodybuilders are doing or should I come up with my own weight training program

 

[stevesmi]

the smith machine is one i recommend you avoid.

also if you are overweight using the ab machine is a waste of time. need to lose the fat first

 

[the_alcatraz]

Which machines at the gym should you be avoiding if you want to be a bodybuilder?
are there any that are really counterproductive to building muscle and getting leaner
Also would you recommend I follow what other bodybuilders are doing or should I come up with my own weight training program

i dont like smith machines could get hurt

 

[ROIDDERS]

smith machine no good

 

[Quadsweep]

i use all machines

 

[Ulter]

i use all no avoidance

 

[e2]

all machines
use freeweights

 

[2Thick]

i use all machines no issues

 

[StevenDarwinMD]

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[SteveMobsterG]

Which machines at the gym should you be avoiding if you want to be a bodybuilder?
are there any that are really counterproductive to building muscle and getting leaner
Also would you recommend I follow what other bodybuilders are doing or should I come up with my own weight training program

That depends on you, your needs and any issues you might have.

 

[Vadim Fedorov]

All machines are usable if you don't over do it

 

[JasonPriest]

the machines to avoid are the ones that are not natural movements

 

[BodyMonster34]

bro real men do only free weights and body weight exercise. just like Rocky

 

[Tiger Salman Khan]

Usually guys skip the use of smith machine........

 

[RoySimpson]

You can use whatever you need!

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

the smith machine is one i recommend you avoid.

also if you are overweight using the ab machine is a waste of time. need to lose the fat first

I 100% agree on the smith machine. It will force your body into a completely unnatural movement.