ChrisNaron

Time to Settle the Free Weight Versus Machines Debate

"The free weights versus machines debate has always been more tribal than scientific. Neither is superior."

Is it just me or is this progress? The last few years, it seems like mainstream outlets were pushing the superiority of machines.

Mark Rippetoe

It's been settled for quite a while.

Jason Donaldson

The debate has essentially been settled among those that matter. The mainstream outlets are not members of that set.

BrooklynJerry

All anyone can do is agree to disagree.

Mark Rippetoe

Yeah. Like 2 + 2 = 4. Your opinion?

MAD9692

Now that the commies took over and hyper inflation is on its way I figured I needed to do some prep in case shit gets crazy and start stocking up on perishable foods, etc.

I just bought a freezer and a generator.

Can you or anyone recommend a good spot to pick up beef in bulk to pack the freezer. Its not that big or anything - just a basic Costco freezer in my garage.

Since this is one of the few places that doesn't bullshit - I figured I would start here.

There are hundreds of places online that I can buy from - I was hoping you could recommend a few good spots.

Thanks for all your content. I've been on this forum for close to 15 yrs and you've never changed or turned into a pussy.

Also, you have been pretty much right about everything.

Mark Rippetoe

Meat is best purchased locally. Buying it in bulk online is going to be expensive as hell, with packing and shipping. You've got to look around locally and find a shop or a meat plant that sells in bulk. Unless you live in a big city, in which case moving is a higher priority.

Bill Anders

Go to your local farmer's market(s), although opportunities are dwindling this time of year. Most likely, there's at least one local beef rancher with a booth.

If not, check out Eat Wild for some suggestions.

Be warned - once you start sourcing your meat locally, you'll wonder why you've been wasting your money on the supermarket meat for all these years.