It’s A Mix Up

Free Weights or Machines?
Should you strength train with free weights or with weight machines? Beginning exercisers may benefit more by using machines. With the machines, you don’t have to worry about maintaining your balance as you perform each exercise, and it is also easier to control your range of motion. Exercise machines can also be used without a spotter, whereas some free weight exercises should only be performed with a spotter.

More advanced exercisers can make more efficient gains by using free weights. Free weights are, of course, also the obvious choice if you’re working out at home. If you have access to both machines and free weights, you may find that your ideal routine includes a mix.