I use a smith machine to do military press because my gym doesnt have a standard barbell. Is it really that bad to use a smith machine? I also use it to do squats because the gym doesnt have a squat rack.
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Thread: Smith machine yay not nay?
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10-06-2006, 09:46 AM #1♦ ɴɣϲ ϲrew ♦
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Smith machine yay not nay?
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10-06-2006, 09:48 AM #2Registered User
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Your gym doesn't have a standard barbell????
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10-06-2006, 10:03 AM #3No Agony, No Bragony
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I wouldn't use a smith machine. Sounds like your gym is awful if they don't have a squat rack, which to be honest I have to doubt.
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10-06-2006, 10:05 AM #4Registered User
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great, another smith machine thread.
i have an idea to the OP- how 'bout doing a search, and reading up on the 1,000,000,000,000,009 threads about it before starting a new one?
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10-06-2006, 10:16 AM #5♦ ɴɣϲ ϲrew ♦
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yea only a bench press barbell.Originally Posted by AU stu.Your gym doesn't have a standard barbell????****************************
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10-06-2006, 10:19 AM #6♦ ɴɣϲ ϲrew ♦
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can i do military press with an ez bar?
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10-06-2006, 10:21 AM #7No cardio No cry
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Originally Posted by Phenom01
Sure, but I would just take the oly bar off of the bench when no one's using it. Or, better yet, use dumbells.
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10-06-2006, 10:21 AM #8Training Smarter
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Dude, I'd find another gym. Why join a gym that doesn't have the equipment you need? It's not bad to use the smith machine, but the free weights are much better at building muscle and form. There was thread on this subject just the other day. Do the search and you'll find it. Does your gym have dumbbells? You can also do dumbbell presses. I'd prefer them over the smith machine too.
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10-06-2006, 10:26 AM #9Reggiestored user
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What the hell's the difference?Originally Posted by Phenom01
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10-06-2006, 10:29 AM #10Registered User
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the smith machine is a great place to hang your towel or belt while working out.
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10-06-2006, 10:33 AM #11♦ ɴɣϲ ϲrew ♦
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Its a recreation center.Originally Posted by :::JMANN:::****************************
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10-06-2006, 11:12 AM #12Registered User
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Ask for your money back at this so-called "gym"
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10-06-2006, 11:13 AM #13KNEES GO PAST TOES
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find a new gym ASAP!
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10-06-2006, 11:51 AM #14♦ ɴɣϲ ϲrew ♦
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$370 a year is too much.
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