I am asking this because the bench at my gym cannot adjust so I use the smith machine for incline/decline and reverse bench press (since I cant lift the weight otherwise). Also does anyone know the weight of the bar for the smith machine. There is a number on the side of the bar saying 10.9 but when I lift it feels more like 15kg, so I'm not sure if that number includes the mechanism holding the bar.
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10-19-2010, 07:15 AM #1
Incline/Decline Smith Machine Bench Press vs. Dumbell Incline/Decline Bench Press
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10-19-2010, 07:21 AM #2
barbell > dumbbell > smith imo, though some might switch the order of dumbbells and barbells. the thing about barbells is that they can help you develop a lot of power, whereas the dumbbells can help you hit the muscle a little deeper. If you are like me and get a lot out of barbell presses, then its 6 in one hand and half a dozen in the other. Needless to say, the smith machine is a good piece of equipment and is certainly better than nothing, but is inferior to both barbells and dumbbells in the abstract.
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10-19-2010, 07:34 AM #3
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10-19-2010, 07:42 AM #4
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10-19-2010, 07:51 AM #5
Then I'd use the adjustable bench and DB's to get in some incline presses, then follow up with some Smith machine flat presses.
There's a lot of hate on Smith presses, but you gotta use what you got. Don't worry about the bar weight on these. If you're using the same machine each week, just list the weight you add to the bar. In your journal you can write the weight as "PWO" (plate weight only).☠ By reading this post, you have agreed to my negative reputation terms of service.
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10-19-2010, 07:57 AM #6
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10-19-2010, 07:58 AM #7
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