Well I'm using a smith machine for squat. Mainly because I tore my acl and I'm starting to work out again. So what are the pros and cons of using it vs regular squating.
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04-07-2009, 06:48 PM #1Registered User
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Pros and cons of smith machine
Goals:
40YD: 4.6 (electric)
Vertical: 35
Bf%: 7-11
Weight: 230
Height: 6'1 1/2
Deadlift: 500
Three Board Bench: 330
10 Inch Box Squat: 435
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04-07-2009, 06:50 PM #2Registered User
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using a smith machine actually throws your body out of it's natural squatting position when going down. Also you work less on stabilizer muscles because ur not balancing the weight.. ur only supporting it vertically. Regular squats are much better for muscle stimulation but if ur comin back from an injury.. smith machine squats are also decent
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04-07-2009, 06:57 PM #3Registered User
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Yeah I thought that. I'm really scared to start going heavy regular squatting again.
Goals:
40YD: 4.6 (electric)
Vertical: 35
Bf%: 7-11
Weight: 230
Height: 6'1 1/2
Deadlift: 500
Three Board Bench: 330
10 Inch Box Squat: 435
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04-07-2009, 06:59 PM #4Banned
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you hit the nail on the head, brahOriginally Posted by nmcdeano7
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04-07-2009, 07:00 PM #5Registered User
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i didn't squat heavy for a year after i tore my acl man.. not sayin u need to do that.. just tellin u what i did
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04-07-2009, 07:00 PM #6Banned
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do front squats. start with empty bar.Originally Posted by Coty08
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04-07-2009, 07:03 PM #7Registered User
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I'm about 8 months post opOriginally Posted by nmcdeano7
Goals:
40YD: 4.6 (electric)
Vertical: 35
Bf%: 7-11
Weight: 230
Height: 6'1 1/2
Deadlift: 500
Three Board Bench: 330
10 Inch Box Squat: 435
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04-07-2009, 07:03 PM #8Registered User
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On a similar topic, how about the Hack Squat Sled machine compared to the barbell squat? (http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...HackSquat.html)
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04-07-2009, 07:04 PM #9Niagara Powerlifter
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pros:
cons: everything315 raw bench (355 gear) no pause, 336 w/ pause
430, raw squat 525 geared
578 raw deadlift 612 geared
1460 best meet total at 175 pounds
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04-07-2009, 07:08 PM #10Registered User
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I think regular squatting is the best. Maybe that's just my football backround speaking
Goals:
40YD: 4.6 (electric)
Vertical: 35
Bf%: 7-11
Weight: 230
Height: 6'1 1/2
Deadlift: 500
Three Board Bench: 330
10 Inch Box Squat: 435
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04-07-2009, 07:12 PM #11Banned
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Pros: You look stronger to people who don't know the smith machine adds at least 15 pounds.
Cons: everything else
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04-07-2009, 07:18 PM #12Registered User
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nice repsOriginally Posted by nmcdeano7
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04-07-2009, 07:19 PM #13Registered User
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I think I'm going to start real squatting after spring. To the other guy that tore his how did it feel when you started back and did you have technique issues?
Goals:
40YD: 4.6 (electric)
Vertical: 35
Bf%: 7-11
Weight: 230
Height: 6'1 1/2
Deadlift: 500
Three Board Bench: 330
10 Inch Box Squat: 435
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04-07-2009, 07:21 PM #14Registered User
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it just felt tight. No pain. The pain didnt come until i was an idiot and tried to leg press 600lbs like my 3rd week back. i got one rep and then it started to kill. My advice.. start slow
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04-07-2009, 07:21 PM #15
i only user it for behind the head shoulder press and thats it
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04-07-2009, 07:24 PM #16lbs for lbs
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i know im repeating what others said, but maybe just more organized? lol
Pros: Certain exercises (i.e, Inverted Rows)
Cons: Doesn't replicate natural movement, strength doesn't transfer to free weights, forces into fixed motion which can injure, etc.
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04-07-2009, 07:29 PM #17Registered User
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Tearing your acl sucks
Goals:
40YD: 4.6 (electric)
Vertical: 35
Bf%: 7-11
Weight: 230
Height: 6'1 1/2
Deadlift: 500
Three Board Bench: 330
10 Inch Box Squat: 435
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