Free Weights vs Machines, Slow vs Fast Reps… The Truth Nobody Admits | Mind Pump 2799

February 17, 2026|Original: 1h 41m|10 key insights|5 min read

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The surprising reason why machines plateau faster than free weights—and studies don't tell the whole story

Why 90% of people listening should avoid fast reps (despite what the hype says)

The brutally honest truth: Sergio Oliveira's physique completely changed when he switched rep speeds

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