squats on smith machine

[ptrmull]

should a 47 yr old man ever use this machine for squats?????serious

[pharmamarketer]

should a 47 yr old man ever use this machine for squats?????serious

THIS smith machine? No. Use THAT machine

[drudixon]

No, no. I think he meant the one over there...>

[dpe94]

Sure. If it doesn't hurt your knees, have at it. Curious, why don't you want to use the squat rack?

[Phattso]

I was kind of wondering if a 22 year old should use that Smith Machine. Please help me.

[EB68]

I used to squat with my smith machine, but it hurts my back so I stopped. To me it puts you in an awkward position and is an injury waiting to happen. I will only squat with free weights from now on. Just my .02

[dungeonmistress]

I used to squat with my smith machine, but it hurts my back so I stopped. To me it puts you in an awkward position and is an injury waiting to happen. I will only squat with free weights from now on. Just my .02

There's a technique to it. You have to place your feet out in front a bit (feels awkward) so that your back remains flat and the work gets transferred to your quads. You can't take the regular squatter's stance under the bar - that's inviting back pain right there.

[bbsitum]

I used to squat with my smith machine, but it hurts my back so I stopped. To me it puts you in an awkward position and is an injury waiting to happen. I will only squat with free weights from now on. Just my .02

Try each exercise. If hurt after one month discard it. I think rule for anyone.

[ironwill2008]

should a 47 yr old man ever use this machine for squats?????serious

Just one question, OP.




Why so red?

[ntrllftr]

Just one question, OP.




Why so red?

Strolling on through!!!!


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[ironwill2008]

Strolling on through!!!!


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In the O35?????

Say it ain't so!

[ntrllftr]

In the O35?????

Say it ain't so!

so bro so

[ironwill2008]

so bro so

You mean like this guy?

[ntrllftr]

You mean like this guy?

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That's exactly like wut I mean. Only problem with the most interesting mans words are that....

We are usually aware.

[ironwill2008]

We are usually aware.

Lulz. I'd hope so!

[x-trainer ben]

should a 47 yr old man ever use this machine for squats?????serious

Yeah, once you perfect your technique.

[Dutchman]

After years of switching between using a Rack and a Smith Machine, I find little to no difference in the two. Just do as DM says above and adjust your foot positioning and you'll do very well and be safe too. I like setting the chocks on the third pin of the SM and then taking my squat down to them. That assures me that I am below parallel and all I worry about is my back and my leg drive coming out of the hole.

[satoups]

If you feel secure and the machine is smooth and can handle the weight without dragging. I tend to use the smith machine more now than ever for squats. Can not go over 450 in squatting because it starts to drag a little which will mess me up. As long as your machine is solid go for it.

[mtpockets]

should a 47 yr old man ever use this machine for squats?????serious

Shhhh!! The smith machine doesn't really know your age..

Don"t tell anyone.

[Tifflex]

Try each exercise. If hurt after one month discard it. I think rule for anyone.

So you'd go through a whole month of pain before discarding an exercise?

[JohnSpinazzola]

I squat on a smith with no pain using my feet in front technique. I don't do it by choice though if my gym had a rack I would never use the smith. When I travel and use a gym with a rack I find out how much less I can really squat. Thinking about taking up a collection to buy a rack for the gym.

[chodan9]

We are usually aware.

the o35
where even when we know we are being trolled we cant help but respond.

[miamibodybuilder]

i dont see what your age would have to do with using the smith machine for squats. i'm a 33yr old natural bodybuilder and i use this machine at times for squats. i think it's a great machine that lets you focus completely on the the form and push some really good amount of weight without having to worry about the balancing of the bar. now should you only stick to smith squats? not at all, use free weights because it uses your entire body and you'll actually grow a lot faster by doing free weight movements. plus it really helps develop your core strength.