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Can a person really have an effective workout using only barbells and no machines? Not only can you. but it may actually be the ideal way to do so!

If your goal is to increase muscle and/or strength, there is no question that the best way to do it is by using free weights. And, in case you didn't know, the term "free weights" refers to dumbbells and barbells. But, for the most part, they can all be replaced with dumbbell exercises and it really wouldn't be much different.

Do you avoid lifting weights with barbells because you think it will make you muscle-bound? Or do you only do a couple sets of 15 reps on exercise machines because you only want to "tone"?

Performing many sets using high reps is effective for increasing muscular endurance and increasing blood flow to your muscles, not increasing strength levels and building muscle. Performing sets of 5-8 reps is especially beneficial when dieting, as it is the best rep range to use to ensure you hold onto the muscle you have. The more muscle you can hold onto when dieting increases the amount of fat you lose and keep off after you have achieved your weight loss goals.