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[quote=Anonymous]I’m tall with a small frame (19 BMI). I prefer bodyweight exercises, but my trainer doesn’t consider them lifting heavy. For me, only machines provide consistent measurement of progress. I balance a full body workout 2-3 times a week with walking and yoga. Some people say the machines aren’t as good as free weights but I enjoy the stability, safety, and isolation. It’s easier for me to have good form without adding balance to the mix - I do yoga for balance and mobility. On heavy lifting days, I do a full-body series of exercises (leg press, glute kickbacks or leg curl, leg extension, ab/aductor, pull ups or lateral pull downs, tricep dips, seated row, chest press, shoulder press). Three sets of 10 as heavy as I can handle without compromising form. Takes me an hour with rests in between. I joined a gym, started this program in October, and I’ve gotten way stronger. Good luck![/quote]
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