there's a myth out there that machines are not effective. we have seen in the Fitness industry a so-called Revolution on functional fitness. the misconception is that free weights are superior than machines. this could be farther from the truth. the name of the game is to find out what your training for and what's more effective and safe. while I love free weights and barbells and tires Etc. handled improperly they can cause injury. machines provide a level of safety and the ability to create intensity to obtain a better workout.