Not exact matches
There was one study done on trained lifters
which reported that they could lift around 4 % more weight on the Smith machine squat variation than the free - weight back squat, even though the latter burns more calories because of the greater engagement of
stabilizer muscles.
The majority of people train the bigger
muscles which I call «the show
muscles» while neglecting everything else; however it's important to train the
stabilizers as they are the nuts and bolts that help to keep you steady and structurally strong during most movements.
When you use your core
stabilizers and other
muscles throughout your body, not only do you get a bigger testosterone boost from the workout, you also lose more fat, gain a more even distribution of
muscle throughout the body,
which means better posture, less injuries and a better more attractive appearance.
in addition, when using machines, you are teaching the nervous system to use large
muscles in relative absence of other necessary
stabilizer and neutralizer
muscles,
which can't happen during any functional, unsupported activity!
The gluteus medius is a key
stabilizer muscle of the hip joint,
which acts to abduct and both externally...
They make ever exercise a little harder because you have to use a lot more
stabilizer muscles to control the reps.. This makes you a lot stronger... a difference
which over a few weeks, you'll really feel.
This will help the development of small, synergistic rotator cuff
muscles which act as
stabilizers in shoulder moves.
Adding the overhead weight causes the
stabilizer muscles in your shoulders to fully engage,
which forces the core
muscles to contract.
There's even something called a bamboo bar that bends and bounces a little while you press it,
which drives your
stabilizer muscles crazy.
The One Legged Squat works so well because it requires you to balance,
which engages your
stabilizer muscles and the exercise places all of your weight on one leg.
Pace, who demos a full - body towel workout below, swears by using the bathroom essential to work your back and
stabilizer muscles,
which can be difficult to target through bodyweight - only moves.
I've said it before, I'll say it again: machines rob your
muscles of valuable
stabilizer movements
which can set you up for disaster in the real world.