What can you guys tell me about the smith machine, ive read somewhere, men's health i think, that smith machine squats are bad for your knees. Can anyone back this up?
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02-17-2013, 04:07 PM #1Registered User
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Smith machine concerns
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If not done correctly, any kind of squat can be dangerous. When doing squats on a smith machine , you need to have your feet placed forward more than you would for a barbell squat. There are videos showing correct ways to squat on a smith if you use the search feature.Originally Posted by crisp13
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02-17-2013, 05:15 PM #3Registered User
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Ahhh ok, ive seen this at the gym. Thanks for the info.
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