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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m 5’6” and 132 lbs. I don’t lift regularly, but when I do, I use machines. For the muscles under my armpits, I pull around 75 lbs. I’m not that strong and that’s like level 3. I use 30 lbs for biceps and triceps. [/quote] Most people can lift more using a machine than free weights. Not criticizing, just noting this. The machine stabilizes the weight for you and can be particularly helpful during the return, where the machine "catches" the weight for you. Even if you are moving slowly so the weight is gently returning, there's a support there you don't have with free weights.[/quote]
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