smith machine - bench press

[cloud90]

hi guys,

i don't know if this is a normal thing but whenever i reach like my 8th or 9th rep (close to finishing the set), i feel like my clavicle gets involved in the exercise, where as before that 8th rep, i am usually feeling the burn around my lower chest plates...i was just wondering if anyone else have experienced this or if it's normal?

Thanks

[HammZ]

Get off that machine.. Save your shoulders while you still can.

[DJAuto]

hi guys,

i don't know if this is a normal thing but whenever i reach like my 8th or 9th rep (close to finishing the set), i feel like my clavicle gets involved in the exercise, where as before that 8th rep, i am usually feeling the burn around my lower chest plates...i was just wondering if anyone else have experienced this or if it's normal?

Thanks

Your question doesn't make sense.

[tbarabash]

Use dumbells if you're too scared to use free weight BB. Smith machines are useless

[shortythree]

Use a barbell or dumbbells... the smith machine does all the work for you

[KDG730]

hi guys,

i don't know if this is a normal thing but whenever i reach like my 8th or 9th rep (close to finishing the set), i feel like my clavicle gets involved in the exercise, where as before that 8th rep, i am usually feeling the burn around my lower chest plates...i was just wondering if anyone else have experienced this or if it's normal?

Thanks

Really try to avoid using the smith machine for benching. I used it for my first 6 months got minimal gains but lots of shoulder problems. Its just useless for benching, use dumbbells instead

[Jbaker1121]

Agree 100% with all the above. Smith machine brought back shoulder issues after not using it for a while. Stick to free weights and lower weight if need be.