Which is better, using a free weight bar or using a smith machine? I read a Muscle & Fitness magazine and it says that Military Press promotes more growth & stimulation for shoulder than Free Weight Military Press
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04-17-2006, 08:43 PM #1Banned
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Smith Machine Military Press Vs Free Weight
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04-17-2006, 08:53 PM #2Registered User
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Freeweights for me is better because it forces me to use stabilzer muscles to balance it.
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04-17-2006, 09:09 PM #3Registered User
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you definitely get a better workout by using free weights instead of Smith machine for military presses. i think the benefit of the Smith machine is that it allows you to get a good set and focus more on perfect form without struggling to support the weight. the Smith machine is also good for guys who don't have training partners to spot them. i like using it for shrugs too. don't get me wrong, i use free weights predominantly, i just like to throw in some Smith movements too.
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04-17-2006, 10:06 PM #4
the only thing i use the smith machine for is my military press, too many injuries goin heavy on free weights
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04-18-2006, 04:42 AM #5Banned
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Free weight bar.Originally Posted by Vanchatron
Stop doing that.Originally Posted by Vanchatron
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04-18-2006, 04:48 AM #6Banned
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HahahaOriginally Posted by Canadian Iron
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04-18-2006, 06:23 AM #7Registered User
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Amen. That also means you can use your muscles in real life.Originally Posted by aznhtownboi
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04-18-2006, 06:41 AM #8Registered Fiend
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Never even seen someone use the dreaded smith machine for military's in my gym..
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04-18-2006, 10:23 AM #9Train smarter, not harder
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explanation here -> http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...h+%40reference
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04-19-2006, 12:31 AM #10Registered Sinner
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I've read about a lot of bodybuilders who pretty much just use machines for their workouts, so obviously both machines and free weights do work. I guess it all comes down to what you feel the most comfortable doing. I've used both and they both worked well.
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04-19-2006, 01:07 AM #11Registered User
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I only use freeweights because thats all i have, i would like to use smith machines for some exercises that are prone for injury as i dont have a training partner.
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04-19-2006, 07:10 AM #12Kettlebell Junkie
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Read the link $AJ posted and feel much smarter now. Finally understand the "hatred" of the smith machine. (and here, I thought y'all were just hardcore dinosaurs that hated fancy contraptions.)
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04-19-2006, 10:28 AM #13Train smarter, not harder
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smartnes is goodOriginally Posted by Ragnar13
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