Free weights

Free weights have health advantages

Free weights include the advantage of being able to use both dumbbells and barbells. Weight benches are available for both home and professional use. Some allow for traditional weight training while others have optional leg extensions for leg curls and exercises. Free weight benches have large pads and two steal weight catchers that eliminate the need for adjustments.

Flat benches are low profile, have compact design can accommodate all basic barbell and dumbbell exercises. These exercises increase your strength, flexibility, and range of motion.

Free weights can be use with machines such as the York H230, has adjustable 3 position backrest, adjustable 3 position barbell racks, butterfly arms and leg curl extensions. The TDS saver bench has legs that fold under for storage, deluxe padding, and it folds to a mere 8 inches for easy storage. Know what your needs are and know how to use free weights properly. Check with your physician before you start with any exercise program.

There are advantages to using free weights. Dumbbells have no need for a spotter. It increases coordination and balance as well as stabilizer muscle work. They also provide for balance between weak and strong sides. The stronger side compensates for the weakness of the other side.Barbells increase overall strength because you are using a heavier weight and offers variation from the use of dumbbells.

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