How much does the smith bar and leg press rack weigh?

**jrgruters42** · 02-24-2005, 12:38 PM

Im thinking its something like

Smith bar- 10
Leg press rack- 45

But i really dont know for sure.

**$AJ** · 02-24-2005, 12:42 PM

it's probably gogin to depend on manufacturer.

**Cricket_Fire** · 02-24-2005, 12:53 PM

Smith machine bar at my gym is a 45er with the hooks welded to it

**Tiger85** · 02-24-2005, 01:07 PM

When you guys say how much you can bench, do you count the bar weight in? What about leg press, do you count the rack weight in?

**Uriel_da_man** · 02-24-2005, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by Tiger85

When you guys say how much you can bench, do you count the bar weight in? What about leg press, do you count the rack weight in?

Yes for the bar (barbell, no one gives a **** how much you lift on the smith). No idea for the leg press (much like the smith, no one cares how much you leg press anyway).

**Cricket_Fire** · 02-24-2005, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by Tiger85

When you guys say how much you can bench, do you count the bar weight in? What about leg press, do you count the rack weight in?

I don't bench on the Smith Machine, but if I did I would count the bar. And I don't leg press.

**dmspokane** · 02-24-2005, 01:22 PM

what is this obsession with how much the smith bar weighs? If you are worried about the weight go hope on a bb bench.

**jrgruters42** · 02-24-2005, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by Cricket_Fire

Smith machine bar at my gym is a 45er with the hooks welded to it

It looks that way... but its not im pretty sure. Try to one arm curl a normal BB and then one arm curl a smith bar. I think the rollers that slide make it lighter.

As for why i want to know... cause i do? Id like to be able to go from the normal BB to a smith and use the same weight, but i cant do that untill i know how much the bar weighs.

**Boridi** · 02-24-2005, 01:32 PM

curling in a straight line

**dmspokane** · 02-24-2005, 01:32 PM

why are you wanting to hop from a bb to the smith? Unless you are doing a neg which in case you will be doing more weight then normal anyways why else would you want to take away from developing your chest?

**Raider926** · 02-24-2005, 02:30 PM

I think the smith bar is only 25lbs on the rollers, leg press I have no clue. I don't count the weight of the bar on a smith or leg press.

**TRICK D** · 02-24-2005, 02:34 PM

I think it depends on resistance... at the hardcore gym i go too, it is probably close to 45 pounds for smith machine, but at the college gym, it probably weighs 5 pounds. I have often wondered how much leg press weighs, but I could really care less.

**jrgruters42** · 02-24-2005, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by Boridi

curling in a straight line

OK... bench, pull, lift, move whatever.... the point is it less weight. geez.

As for why again... well i dont have a spotter and im trying to work harder on getting to failure on my sets and yes work on negs as well. Im starting the DC training and thats kinda whats its all about.

**$AJ** · 02-24-2005, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by Boridi

curling in a straight line

hehe

**jrgruters42** · 02-24-2005, 04:15 PM

the point i was trying to make was that the smith bar is lighter. NO i dont do curls on a smith... I was trying to make a point by using an example. Lets try not to read into every word i type.

**DavetheDog** · 02-24-2005, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by jrgruters42

Lets try not to read into every word i type.

Mmm. Or maybe you should be a little more careful with your wording.

**dmspokane** · 02-24-2005, 04:37 PM

I am laughing my ass off every time I come into this thread!

**jrgruters42** · 02-24-2005, 04:40 PM

My wording was fine. My example was overly analyzed. If people put in as much helpful thought as they did trying to argue this may be a helpful forum.

**DavetheDog** · 02-24-2005, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by jrgruters42

.....analized....

??

**PowerSwede** · 02-24-2005, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by jrgruters42

Lets try not to read into every word i type.

Ok.

Originally Posted by jrgruters42

one arm curl a smith bar

And by "one arm curl a smith bar" you mean "bench, pull, lift, move whatever"?

How could anyone not get that?

**jrgruters42** · 02-24-2005, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by PowerSwede

Ok.

And by "one arm curl a smith bar" you mean "bench, pull, lift, move whatever"?

How could anyone not get that?

By saying one arm curl it was just an example of picking up the damn thing. Im sorry i shoulda said: "Pick the damn BB up, then go pick up the damn smith bar, youll notice a difference"

LOL... you guys are too much. Forget i asked.

**Ashaman** · 02-24-2005, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by DavetheDog

??

Grow up, the guy is just trying to get an answer.

At my gym, the smith bar weighs 15 lbs, but I don't worry about the leg press. I squat instead.

**jrgruters42** · 02-24-2005, 05:08 PM

thank you ashaman.

**DavetheDog** · 02-24-2005, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by Ashaman

Grow up, the guy is just trying to get an answer.

At my gym, the smith bar weighs 15 lbs, but I don't worry about the leg press. I squat instead.

Lighten up, the guy got a range of answers and it's been established that it'll depend on the specific equipment used.

**bigikedogg** · 02-24-2005, 06:21 PM

I've heard leg press is around 150.

**benjianderson32** · 02-23-2013, 08:50 PM

true but i ran in to this issue today at the y.

i was up to 275 but i did not count the weight until i could not add anymore weight. my max was highest ever at 275 if the bar weighed 15 pounds. then my wife said it was 25. if this is true then my max was actually 285 which would be sweet. either way though today was a success, and i have found over the years that the smith is definately the way to go on bench, but not for squats.

Originally Posted by dmspokane

what is this obsession with how much the smith bar weighs? If you are worried about the weight go hope on a bb bench.

**DCSpartan** · 02-23-2013, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by bigikedogg

I've heard leg press is around 150.

The sled that is mounted on a guide rails at a 45 degree angle. Its not the same as moving 150 pounds free weight. Which is why kids that would get pinned by a legit 275 squat can still grind out 20 reps with 7 plates on each side and think that means something.

**stevemckenna** · 02-24-2013, 12:10 AM

Originally Posted by benjianderson32

true but i ran in to this issue today at the y.

i was up to 275 but i did not count the weight until i could not add anymore weight. my max was highest ever at 275 if the bar weighed 15 pounds. then my wife said it was 25. if this is true then my max was actually 285 which would be sweet. either way though today was a success, and i have found over the years that the smith is definately the way to go on bench, but not for squats.

You benching 275 on the smith machine is equivalent to me bragging about pushing 350 lb on the incline bench machine. Any smith machine exercise holds no merit when it comes to powerlifting. I do admit the smith machine is somewhat useful when it comes to bodybuilding but not necessarily a lift where you gauge your bench strength upon.

**TheAussieRookie** · 02-24-2013, 12:12 AM

All different depending on the manufacturer, but at my gym

Smith machine = 10kg 22 pounds
Legg press rack = 22kg 48 pounds

**yettiatcpg** · 02-24-2013, 01:00 AM

we have a Magnum brand machine at our gym as one of the smith machines. its counter weighted at 26lbs. its the only specs I have seen on one.
as for leg press put a scale under your feet empty and see? the two big machines (nebula & Kell) are 100lb head and the other 122lb. our kell is a hack squat where you lay flat to the ground and brace with your shoulders

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