BMF, so far, it looks like you're learning well. I really don't ever use machines for weight lifting. They're not useless, but I have seen the best results (on myself) using dumbells and barbells. At times, it's hard to measure/quantify muscle growth, but taking pictures of yourself over time and comparing them can be good. As far as questions, feel free to ask. We're here to help each other and ourselves.

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