Free weights...what?

Ok...i've been working out on "machines" for several weeks, increased the weight, became comfortable, and felt stronger and stronger each week.  Today, Andrew said, "Oh yeah, we are doing the olympic weights today", it was now time for my workout on "free weights".  Holy moly, what a difference!  It was harder, more challenging, but I pulled through.  Working out with free weights really requires you to focus on form.  One thing I have learned is that it is good to switch things up (muscle confusion), so this switch was a GOOD one (muscles were confused). I had to focused on form, posture, and of course, had to have a spotter.  I am ready to finish out the semester strong, and I am continuing to look for opportunities to learn as much as I can before this program ends.  Back to work....