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Originally Posted by jenh22  Usually it's not the machines that actually cause injury, it's the imbalance of muscle building. When you use resistance machines you don't engage smaller stabilizer muscles (same with core muscles). Over time this can make you more vulnerable to injury.
That said, resistance machines are fine for someone just starting out. It's just a good idea that once you've been using them for awhile, you add in free weights with your routine. | Thanks. I couldn't find the original thread on the other board I post at, but I'm pretty sure that that was what they meant when talking about other injuries besides overuse.
I'm with you. . .I love free weights. If you lift heavy you can pretty much eliminate the need for an ab workout. . .at least that's what I tell myself. 
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