im not a noob so dont say "go free weights". ive been benching for a while and am finnaly starting to plateau out. Do you all think benchng using the smith machine for a few months would be a good change up? i figure when i decide to go back to free weights i can use light weight just to get my balance back. im looking for something to help my max. and no im not a fan of dumbell bench, just dont like it.
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Thread: smith machine...... again.
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09-30-2007, 01:59 PM #1Registered User
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smith machine...... again.
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09-30-2007, 02:41 PM #2
Im not much in to DB press either, I wasnt getting much joy out of my benching a couple weeks ago, so I jumped on the smith for lower pec routine, then go over to the cables for low cross overs and really tightened them up.
Awesome burn!!!.
Ive stuck to the incline press for my uppers but have also been pumping those up with blood with the cables straight afterwards.
Ive packed in the flat bench altogeather for a while, so when I hit it again next month it might actually do something.
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09-30-2007, 02:43 PM #3DYSFUNCTIONAL strength
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yes you're 17.
yes you are a "n00bie".
yes use free weights.If what I see does not amaze me, I am not looking hard enough.
The more you learn, the more you realize you don't know.
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09-30-2007, 02:59 PM #4Registered User
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no offense ive been lifting for half as long as you and have almost the same numbers. not to be rude.
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09-30-2007, 03:02 PM #5BrB, GeTn RipPd
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shut upOriginally Posted by quakebks
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09-30-2007, 03:07 PM #6DYSFUNCTIONAL strength
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i hope your mom is proud of you.Originally Posted by quakebks
If what I see does not amaze me, I am not looking hard enough.
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09-30-2007, 03:18 PM #7Registered User
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numbers don't mean jack **** if you don't have the exercise knowledge or experience to back it up.
Smith machine benching is bad on the shoulders.
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09-30-2007, 03:29 PM #8Registered User
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not to mention it a completely unnatural motion since benching on a smith will have the bar move toward your feet as you press the bar up compared to the bar moving toward your head when you use free weights.
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09-30-2007, 04:09 PM #9Which is why its still good for lower pec work out, as long as you dont use to wider grip.Originally Posted by hutch42
No good for upper work.
Set after set of flye's upper, mid and lower done high rep can give a real nice pump, better than any Barbell chest movement provides.
(that's just my opinion)
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09-30-2007, 04:19 PM #10Registered User
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Try a pre-exhausting movement like flyes before you bench press, try to keep your bench right where it is though. Do this for 3 or 4 weeks, then switch flat bench back to your first exercise. Should help bust through the plateau.
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09-30-2007, 04:21 PM #11Registered User
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BTW shut up, I don't know who you were talking too but I sincerely doubt that at 17 you look anything like either of those guys.
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09-30-2007, 06:13 PM #12Registered User
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If there is any reason not to use a smith machine this is it. I have only been lifting for a bit over a year, but the few times I have tried to flat bench / incline bench on the smith my shoulders felt unnatural.Originally Posted by KingOfNorway
DB's or BB should be the only two options. Smith machine is too sketchy for me.
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09-30-2007, 06:27 PM #13"Only For the STRONG"
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I use the smith machine for a number of exercises. I think you can get a better concentration on the muscle
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09-30-2007, 07:12 PM #14Whallet
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i gurantee you dont look anything like him lolOriginally Posted by quakebks
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09-30-2007, 07:22 PM #15Registered User
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wow..... um okay. i like how most of you rather try bash me than answer the question, especially the ones the same age as me. thats besides the point, yea i hadnt thought about the concentration it puts on the shoulders. also the effect of the bar going towards my feet shouldnt make that big of a difference should it? the angle is extremly slight. i could reverse the bench and have it work my upper chest anyways.
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09-30-2007, 07:23 PM #16The BACKMAN
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The best thing for a newcomer is to use free weights.
Bodybuilding is 60% training and 50% diet. Yes that adds up to 110%, because that's what you should be giving it. Change the inside, and the physique will follow.
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09-30-2007, 07:29 PM #17Registered User
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since ive been lifting for four years or so, do yall consider me new?
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09-30-2007, 07:31 PM #18The BACKMAN
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The best thing for anybody is to use free weights.Originally Posted by quakebks
Bodybuilding is 60% training and 50% diet. Yes that adds up to 110%, because that's what you should be giving it. Change the inside, and the physique will follow.
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09-30-2007, 07:58 PM #19Gettin My Swole On
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I don't know, this is a n00bish question and you did try to compare numbers, but anyways....Originally Posted by quakebks
DB Press would probably be better for helping your bench than Smith. It just seems obvious to me and I'm more of a noob than you.
The natural movement of the DB's and the fact that you will be working each side independently could help you develop and point out any areas that may be lacking...
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09-30-2007, 08:07 PM #20DYSFUNCTIONAL strength
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Originally Posted by DJAuto
Originally Posted by quakebks
hahaha.Originally Posted by DJAuto
OP, you are a n00b, with a capital 0.If what I see does not amaze me, I am not looking hard enough.
The more you learn, the more you realize you don't know.
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09-30-2007, 08:18 PM #21
Ignore those who dis you and take from this thread wot you need.
whining and trying to be staunch does not help your course.
However it sounds as if Smith machine could be an answer but careful of the restriction it places on your shoulders.
I know you said you dont like db press, but a few of us have highly recommended them it maybe the rythum breaker your looking for.Last edited by Mike-311; 09-30-2007 at 08:21 PM.
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