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The Multi-Purpose Free Weight

Free weights include dumbbells, bars, hand and ankle weights, plates, and even your own body weight. A total body workout can be achieved with the use of free weights alone and there are many advantages to using free weights. In most cases, exercising with free weights will balance and develop strength equally on both sides of the body.

Most exercises performed with free weights are done while standing, therefore, more muscle activity is required to move the weight and stabilize the body. Daily living activities can also be simulated easier with free weights by providing a natural co-ordination of several muscle groups. Using free weights allows you to use an increased range of motion which reduces the problem of stronger muscle groups compensating for weaker muscle groups.

Lastly, free weights offer an infinite variety of exercises to use in an individuals exercise regimen. When lifting heavy weights, a spotter is recommended for safety reasons.

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