Opening legs easier than closing them

[mrplunkey]

what mixed things have you heard about the smith on ef

it doesn't allow you to follow a natural pattern of movement for pretty much anything
I do use a smith for "donkey kicks" and that's about it

this.

A smith machine is a quick way to jack-up a shoulder or knee due to how it restricts motion into a linear path. Lifts that have a distinct power arc (i.e. bench, military) should be avoided.

What it is good for, however, is small displacement movements like shrugs and calf raises. For small central angles, the arc is reasonably well approximated by the chord.

 

[samoth]

I've used that thing like once in my life.

That machine doesn't do shit.

TITCR, real women squat.

 

[WoodyO]

When I first started lifting I used the smith machine often. Squating was always awkward. The angle made me feel like I was going to fall down.

 

[smurf2]

Woody, i posted a great pic on your FB page re: squatting

 

[shirlene29]

immediately going to look at woody's fb page

 

[shirlene29]

"liked"

 

[nangiggles]

When I first started lifting I used the smith machine often. Squating was always awkward. The angle made me feel like I was going to fall down.

I don't have the stability or form to squat stand alone

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[WoodyO]

I forget I even had a FB.

 

[shirlene29]

you "forget" you have a profile here too?

 

[smurf2]

I don't have the stability or form to squat stand alone

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Do you have back/hip/knee problems? What do you mean you dont have the stability? You can start with just the bar to practice form.