I like the Smith Machine! (please dont shout at me!)

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Selecta -> I like the Smith Machine! (please dont shout at me!) (May 9 2008 13:19:49)
My training has been up and down but i am making a concerted effort to get my act together. I am a tall lanky fella and although my back and leg days seem successful and the weight progresses i have always struggled with chest day. i had a session with the PT at my gym the other day and he got me on the smith machine to do my flat and incline pressing (previously i used normal bench and then inc d'bell press) I dont know whether it is a case of finding it easier to concentrate on hitting the chest directly or less shoulders being used as not having to stabilise the free weights but i had chest and tricep doms like u couldnt believe. If i even poked my pecs they felt like they were bruised. I think for the time being i will stick with the smith and see how it goes. DOes anyone here actively use them for their chest day?

Selecta -> RE: I like the Smith Machine! (please dont shout at me!) (May 9 2008 21:05:09)
Anyone?!

stone14 -> RE: I like the Smith Machine! (please dont shout at me!) (May 9 2008 21:15:46)
i use a smith cos i train alone and hav no spotter

JohnOvManchester -> RE: I like the Smith Machine! (please dont shout at me!) (May 9 2008 22:34:16)
I'm a convert... I use it for incline bench and shoulder press

jango -> RE: I like the Smith Machine! (please dont shout at me!) (May 9 2008 22:55:46)
Nothing to be ashamed of in my opinion. If you're happy with the progress you're making with the smith, that's all that matters.

Selecta -> RE: I like the Smith Machine! (please dont shout at me!) (May 9 2008 23:17:15)
True! It just seems that everyone on this forum is anti-smith!! I will continue with it a while and see how it goes !

Lord Monkcheese -> RE: I like the Smith Machine! (please dont shout at me!) (May 9 2008 23:31:43)
I actually prefer the Smith Machine for decline pressing and Shrugging. Hate it for legs and incline/shoulder pressing. Gets a bad rap but certainly better than nothing.

sheriff_jonny -> RE: I like the Smith Machine! (please dont shout at me!) (May 11 2008 19:06:53)
if i wanna go heavy it just gives me a little confidence as i train alone and don't have a spotter

micky -> RE: I like the Smith Machine! (please dont shout at me!) (May 11 2008 21:13:13)
I alternate 8 weeks free bench, then rotate to smith, not a crime my freind!!! If it works do it[;)]

orange86 -> RE: I like the Smith Machine! (please dont shout at me!) (May 11 2008 21:32:28)
i usually do squats on the smith as i feel uneasy lifting alot of weight with the squat rack. i.e. if i squat down, what if i cant rise back up?

#Hench -> RE: I like the Smith Machine! (please dont shout at me!) (May 11 2008 22:19:01)
quote: ORIGINAL: Lord Monkcheese I actually prefer the Smith Machine for decline pressing and Shrugging. Hate it for legs and incline/shoulder pressing. Gets a bad rap but certainly better than nothing. why shrugs? just something i thought i would say to you as i remember you saying about your traps. i find if i have my hands further apart on the bar with BB shrugs i hit a different part of the muscle. less movement though.

MMA Guy -> RE: I like the Smith Machine! (please dont shout at me!) (May 12 2008 9:03:39)
i use the smith for incline bench... i just dont like free weight bench as much free weight bench is worse for the shoulders when you reach behind your head to unrack the barbell also.

DisposableHero -> RE: I like the Smith Machine! (please dont shout at me!) (May 12 2008 15:11:59)
I use it for shrugs as the dumbbells at my **** gym only go up to 100. It is useful for some things. Don't listen to the haters!

MRJD -> RE: I like the Smith Machine! (please dont shout at me!) (May 12 2008 23:29:50)
I lost alot of strength due to being out of the gym and ill for about 3 months and now use the smith for most exercises, I also train alone so the added safety is there. Last week while squatting on my final set i couldn't push up on the last rep from deep position so i just racked it on easily which obviously saved embarassment if I hadn't have been on it. If it works it works, I'm working towards my goals not for someone elses approval in how I train.

MMA Guy -> RE: I like the Smith Machine! (please dont shout at me!) (May 13 2008 8:25:53)
used the smith last night after using free weight bench for 3 weeks... it was a warm welcome [:)]

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