Can you build muscle faster using just hand weights? What are the most effective routines and tips?

[Jimmywills09]

[aaron13547]

Most effective routine is one that you consistently do. I don't like going to the gym to be around people. I train calisthenics because my goals are endurance and mobility. Body weight training is my things. Part of what's best for you is always what you enjoy. If your just getting started you got to get excited about it and then ask that question. Once you learn to enjoy working out and pushing yourself you'll want to learn all that stuff for yourself

[Sonorous]

The fastest way to gain muscle is to workout any muscle group that you want to grow at least above 5sets per week. Pair that with optimal protein intake & a slightly calorie surplus for a lean bulk. Losing muscle while doing this will be impossible unless someone either isn't doing it right or they are rare & have some condition preventing their body from working like a normal person body would.

[Nikki1989]

[DryGermanGuy]

From what I have read, the machines in machine training make you cheat a little bit. Because you - subconsciously - adapt to a guided movement that is less straining for you.

[Avicenna]

What muscle groups are you trying to develop?

[In_Trance]

No you can't