Free weight squat or Smith machine? Are they close, or is free weight far superior IYO?
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11-20-2003, 08:07 PM #1Registered User
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Better for Leg Size......
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11-20-2003, 08:09 PM #2fafaflooey
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barbell squats>smith machine squats
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11-20-2003, 08:29 PM #3Registered User
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Stay away from the Smith, there are many threads I have seen on these boards asking, "Smith better than free weight squatting?" The answer is a definate NO. Not only is the Smith dangerous but it doesn't work the stabalizer muscles used when doing free weight squats.
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Bump... you won't find me within 50 feet of a smith machine.Originally posted by degrat38
Stay away from the Smith, there are many threads I have seen on these boards asking, "Smith better than free weight squatting?" The answer is a definate NO. Not only is the Smith dangerous but it doesn't work the stabalizer muscles used when doing free weight squats.
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11-20-2003, 09:54 PM #5Train smarter not harder
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free weight w/o a question
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11-20-2003, 10:32 PM #6Old School
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Re: Better for Leg Size......
Originally posted by Vathros
Free weight squat or Smith machine? Are they close, or is free weight far superior IYO?
Free weight Squats by a country mile.
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11-21-2003, 02:55 AM #7Super Member
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Re: Re: Better for Leg Size......
BumpOriginally posted by AMG
Free weight Squats by a country mile.At 16/08/04
5'9" 187lbs
Chest 46"
Waist 32" (a little bit under now!)
Arms 17+half"
DL = 420lbs, BP = 280lbs, Squat = 345lbs
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11-21-2003, 05:42 AM #8Registered User
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Re: Re: Better for Leg Size......
AmenOriginally posted by AMG
Free weight Squats by a country mile.
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11-21-2003, 05:47 AM #9Feed me!!
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Where do you hang your towel then??Originally posted by lgp9999
Bump... you won't find me within 50 feet of a smith machine.
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11-21-2003, 05:56 AM #10Yay I'm back :)
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Originally posted by BoxSquat
Where do you hang your towel then??
Machines have there place, but not in my routineMore Testicles Means More Iron - Lunch Lady Dorris
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11-21-2003, 06:56 AM #11Fallen to Ruin
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Barbell squats are much better. They cause a greater hormone release response because you are using more muscles than you are with Smith Machine squats. I don't see how Smith Machine squats are dangerous though. I occasionally do Smith Machine squats when I am feeling very tired.
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11-21-2003, 07:39 AM #12Registered User
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Smith machine = potential injuries
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11-21-2003, 08:14 AM #13Sleepy moderator
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bump...Originally posted by nosliw
barbell squats>smith machine squats
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11-21-2003, 08:31 AM #14Registered User
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Cool thnx, I just started training again. I been steady 4 days a week for 10 weeks now. My strenth is coming back, I guess Its time to hit the power cage.. thnx
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11-21-2003, 08:53 AM #15Banned
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Re: Better for Leg Size......
Free weight squat. hits your stabilizers as well.Originally posted by Vathros
Free weight squat or Smith machine? Are they close, or is free weight far superior IYO?
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11-21-2003, 08:58 AM #16Registered User
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free weight squats
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11-21-2003, 11:31 AM #17Beastly Member
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The reason they are dangerous is because the Smith requires you to use unnatural form.Originally posted by Tim
Barbell squats are much better. They cause a greater hormone release response because you are using more muscles than you are with Smith Machine squats. I don't see how Smith Machine squats are dangerous though. I occasionally do Smith Machine squats when I am feeling very tired.6'3'' 220lbs
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11-21-2003, 11:34 AM #18Sleepy moderator
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dunno if any one really cares but i have never used a smith machine....
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11-21-2003, 11:36 AM #19Registered User
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Exactly. The smith machines keep wanna be weight lifters out of my power rack.Originally posted by zall
Machines have there place, but not in my routine
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11-24-2003, 05:20 AM #20Fallen to Ruin
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Yes, it does lock you into a specific range of motion and doesn't allow you to go through the motion that would be natural for you. The only good thing about the Smith Machine is that you can go heavy without a spotter, and it is easier for newbies to keep their knees behind their toes when using it.Originally posted by lgp9999
The reason they are dangerous is because the Smith requires you to use unnatural form.
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