Dumbbells and weight machines build muscle equally well, so choosing one over the other does not have to complicate your workouts.What you can do: Choose exercises that feel comfortable and allow you ...

The research says it is close to a draw for size. The differences show up in strength transfer, fatigue, safety, and how you program them. Here is how to use both.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Walk into any gym and you'll be met with a sea of weight machines. With so many options, it's easy for even the most seasoned ...

While I enjoy using both free weights and exercise machines like the leg press, I have to say I often prefer the simplicity of free weights and the variety of exercises you can do, even at home with a ...

Walk into any gym and you'll be met with a sea of weight machines. With so many options, it's easy for even the most seasoned lifters to feel overwhelmed. Between the dozen gym machines that claim to ...

Are free weights really the clear winner in the battle for muscle? Our fitness director weighs up the evidence ...