Benefits of using Weight Training Machines by @petemccall_fitness @acefitness Mechanical overload is the amount of physical force placed on a muscle and is essential for stimulating muscle growth. Compound barbell lifts require optimal range-of-motion from a number of joints. If one of those joints does not function properly, it could cause an injury. Because exercise machines control the path of motion and place the greatest amount of force where a muscle is the strongest, it can be a safe way to apply the overload necessary to stimulate muscle growth. #exercise #health #gymphotography #gym #workout #canadianmuscle #gymmotivation #kinesiology #physicalculture #weighttraining #strengthtraining #technogym #weightlifting #gymhard #fitfam #athlete #sportsperformance #sportsnutrition #bodybuilding #athleticeatery #toronto #the6ix #compoundlifts #acefitness #overloadtechniques #pushyourself #benchpress #upperbodystrength #triceps