Smith machine + Deadlift style

[V1sual B1nary]

As i only have a smith machine to work with in my gym when it came to deadlifting i was wondering which style would be best. Ive tried the normal style and it really hurts my back because the motion is locked and it kills my lower back when i deadlift over 100KG this way. I was wondering if the sumo deadlift would be a better choice for me? Ive seen videos of it being done and it seems like the back is more straight and the actual lift relies less on the lower back. If that is correct? then this should be better for me and i can crank up the weight

[Widge]

just use the bar to do deads, dont even use the smith

[FROGGBUSTER]

yes that's true but it will still work the lower back.

also, if all you have to deadlift with is a smith machine, i don't think you should even deadlift. you'll probably end up injuring something because the machine forces the bar to travel only in a straight path, and the movement for a deadlift is not a straight path.

[thierryvoomhenr]

mate ull proper tighten ur lower back up deadlifting on the smith !!!

just buy a bar and see if u can keep it in the gym im sure theyd let ya

[!nFr@r3d]

Why do you only have a smith machine to work with?

Can't you just take a barbell from the pressing area?

[V1sual B1nary]

Why do you only have a smith machine to work with?

Can't you just take a barbell from the pressing area?

I would but we dont have one, i use smith for squat, bench press and deads, got sod all in our gym.... oh and the bar is NOT detachable.

[yipyip]

As i only have a smith machine to work with in my gym when it came to deadlifting i was wondering which style would be best. Ive tried the normal style and it really hurts my back because the motion is locked and it kills my lower back when i deadlift over 100KG this way. I was wondering if the sumo deadlift would be a better choice for me? Ive seen videos of it being done and it seems like the back is more straight and the actual lift relies less on the lower back. If that is correct? then this should be better for me and i can crank up the weight

ive done it a few times at my local gym and i wouldnt even bother. hurts my back way to much and a very odd line of movement.

use dumbells for the time being and if you can go to a gym that has a barbell where you can deadlift properly.

[Widge]

maybe you can chop down a strong bit of wood and put the weights on that

[V1sual B1nary]

Cant really use dumbells either for it as the heaviest we have is only 25 kg ones making a total of 50 and i am doing over 100 on the smith so it will be like throwing a pillow around.

[youngbuck88]

As i only have a smith machine to work with in my gym when it came to deadlifting i was wondering which style would be best. Ive tried the normal style and it really hurts my back because the motion is locked and it kills my lower back when i deadlift over 100KG this way. I was wondering if the sumo deadlift would be a better choice for me? Ive seen videos of it being done and it seems like the back is more straight and the actual lift relies less on the lower back. If that is correct? then this should be better for me and i can crank up the weight

drop the weight and learn how to deadlift in proper form with lower weights then build on from there.

[V1sual B1nary]

drop the weight and learn how to deadlift in proper form with lower weights then build on from there.

As far as im aware proper form isnt possible on a smith machine as i have to move directly up or down.

[Roger999]

seriously, you need a new gym, your current gym sucks ass, i wouldn't even pay a cent for it, if there are none near you, then save up money for a power rack, 300lb oly set and bench

[youngbuck88]

As far as im aware proper form isnt possible on a smith machine as i have to move directly up or down.

Use a barbell man

[Glennm]

I'd take the bar from one of the benches and use that to deadlift with.

My deadlift > your bench

[Roger999]

Use a barbell man

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