I like free weights to be the backbone of my program. I consider those ones the most when I am considering progressive overload. I add machines afterwards when I am already fatigued to increase volume. They are safer and allow me to add more to the workout with less fatigue. Personally I consider myself more of an athlete compared to a bodybuilder, so maximizing hypertrophy isn't the only goal. I like the free weights because they translate better outside the gym.
Machines are good to add volume to your program without adding so much fatigue. So if big muscles and hypertrophy is your goal then you should probably incorporate some machines to get more volume without feeling as much systemic fatigue. If your goal is stability, then you should probably lower your volume anyways and focus on free weights. Both are part of a well balanced workout program.
1:53 Yes I stay with the Smith Machine due to lack of experience, hence I also go to the gym when its quiet. Now Im comfortable enough to branch out to free weights
Your bidy cant tell the difference that isca mental concept freeweights is outdated machines safer no pecktear etx or squat injuries like zack king khan .so the balance is more stabalized .you just pull a pin etc more time under tension wihich you can control .weider made money off weights but the man who invented dynamic tension made moee money than weider you have to order weights from a foundry .so get real weights is for powerlifters not bodybuilders be real weights is history and outdated big ramy built his masdive bod6 with machines .so its good to switch to prevent plateau muscle confusion or shocking the muscle into growth
