Is it ok to squat with a smith machine?
I'm new to squating and I think it'll be safer to use it to squat.
Are there disadvantages of doing this instead of just using a free weight?
Thanks,
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01-16-2011, 06:38 AM #1Registered User
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Smith Machine Squating
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01-16-2011, 06:55 AM #2Bitch Beater
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dont use the smith machine
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01-16-2011, 07:09 AM #3Pretty Flacko
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I used too use the smith to squat. Switched over to free weights and a hell of a lot stronger. USE FREE WEIGHTS
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01-16-2011, 07:18 AM #4Registered User
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smith forces an unnatural range of motion and is more dangerous.
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01-16-2011, 07:23 AM #5██ HUNGRY ██
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No.
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01-16-2011, 09:33 AM #6Registered User
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you will still be new to squatting once you go free weight after smithOriginally Posted by Ooga
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01-16-2011, 09:36 AM #7Daniel Larson 2024
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No, don't. Since you're new to squatting, squat with just the bar and focus on form and depth.
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01-16-2011, 10:20 AM #8Registered User
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no.
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01-16-2011, 10:22 AM #9eat more
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Hahahaha I saw this thread title and then you as the most recent post and immediately started loling.Originally Posted by decimater7
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01-16-2011, 10:25 AM #10NO PAIN NO GAME
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Free weight or bust.
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01-16-2011, 10:26 AM #11Banned
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Originally Posted by Ooga
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01-16-2011, 11:25 AM #12workin on cardio
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Lets go to the video review
Lift with perfect form or there is no reason to lift at all
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01-16-2011, 12:16 PM #14Registered User
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Yeah don't use the smith machine. Use the regular barbell; much more advantages.
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01-16-2011, 12:16 PM #15Registered User
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stick to barbell man
it allows full range of motion, although you may not be able to lift as much and feel as strong when you stack up like 4 plates on each side on a smith machine
free weight squatting has been known to stimuate muscle growth in lower body, make sure you're squatting deep enough to avoid using too much of your knees
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01-16-2011, 12:26 PM #16Registered User
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Ok thanks all!
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