I have searched all over and looked for pictures and explanations but it's still not clear to me what the differences are between a smith machine and power rack? I am about to start squating and doing some other heavier lifting with no partner and it seems from the research I've done that a power rack is best. But I'm not exactly sure what it is and if my gym has it.
Thanks,
-Brandon
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07-09-2002, 02:44 PM #1
What's the difference between a power rack and a smith machine?
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07-09-2002, 02:46 PM #2
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07-09-2002, 02:51 PM #4
Hmmm...
I think i know what a smith machine is. And I know they are in my gym. It has a bar on it that is on a permanant vertical path. When you use it, you can roll your wrists forward to make these hooks grab on so the bar stays in place and you can let go. Is that a smith machine?
So what is a power rack then?
Thanks,
-Brandon
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07-09-2002, 03:38 PM #5
A smith machine is a machine that allows you to hook the weight onto a certain height and the bar follows a verticle path, like said before. A power rack is just a rack with a spot built into it, either using pins, arms, etc. Smith machines are basically ****, they make you follow a path down into the pocket when you are squatting, which isn't good for squatting without that guide. Also, from what I've heard it is bad on your back just due to bad body mechanics from following that straight up and down path.
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