your given context, they’re

they’re definitely out.

d.) Machines and Dumbbells Guide

You can really use machines and dumbbells

dumbbells any time, but they are best for a couple of specific
circumstances:

- If/when done after main barbell and bodyweight work has been completed.

- When used for muscles that barbells have trouble with (calves, side delts, rear delts).

- When you need to be able to do higher reps than you can with barbells or bodyweight (like lat
pulldowns).

- When you need more isolation than free weights can provide (like leg curls for hamstrings).

- When you’re hurt and need to super-isolate the injury to stay safe.

- When you need isolation to remove a limiting factor, such as your posterior chain in
chest-supported
chest-supported rows vs. barbell rows.

Reminder: Don’t get dogmatic and stick to the principles…

Training Myths That Won’t Die #10: “Fixing All Imbalances”

Is your body in balance? Are all of your muscle groups in balance? Or are you walking around