This blog I am going to type a bit about weights in general.  Using weights is a great way to get stronger, and getting stronger is a great way to build muscle… thus, using weights is also a great way to build muscle.  I hope I didn’t lose any of you with that semi-confusing statement.

You can lift the heaviest weights with the help of barbells.  The more weight you lift, the more stress you receive, and that stress builds muscle.  Pretty simple, right?  You don’t want to start off with too much weight though.  That could lead to both mental and physical over training.  So, your best be is to start small.  Like a lot of people start with an empty bar and just learn the techniques.  From then on, they add weight each workout.  It is a good thing to keep the body out of the comfort zone.

Stay away from machines – they will force you into motions and movements that are not very natural, and that could lead to injury.  Free weights, on the other hand, will lead you to control and balance the weight, thus making it more efficient.  This will also build more muscle than machines will, so double win.