Your favorite equipment might get you hurt. These are the gym machines you should never use and their safer, more effective alternatives. Let’s be clear: Not all fitness equipment is created equal.

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The fitness world is divided: On one side, you’ve got the purists who swear by barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells. This ...