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Smith Machine bars in my experience have weighed from 5-20 lbs.. depending on the company.
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Thanks for your response..Originally Posted by 3stroke
bLaZ3n - it is difficult to attribute a definite weight to the bar on a smith machine. This is due to two reasons:
1. A variation between equipment manufacturers. There is no 'standard'
2. Unlike during a barbell bench, you are not actually balancing the barbell itself but instead moving the weight through a fixed plane of motion
For the purpose of your records, I would suggest simply listing the weight you add to the bar. That said, I don't regard a smith machine press as an adequate substitute for a barbell press. Unless an injury prevents you from doing so, always let free weight compound moves form the majority of your routine. You activate more muscle fibers this way, making for a more challenging and ultimately beneficial workout.
Originally Posted by bLaZ3n
Thanks for your response..Originally Posted by 3stroke
bLaZ3n - it is difficult to attribute a definite weight to the bar on a smith machine. This is due to two reasons:
1. A variation between equipment manufacturers. There is no 'standard'
2. Unlike during a barbell bench, you are not actually balancing the barbell itself but instead moving the weight through a fixed plane of motion
For the purpose of your records, I would suggest simply listing the weight you add to the bar. That said, I don't regard a smith machine press as an adequate substitute for a barbell press. Unless an injury prevents you from doing so, always let free weight compound moves form the majority of your routine. You activate more muscle fibers this way, making for a more challenging and ultimately beneficial workout.
I am using the smith machine to squat.. since I am new to it, but in probably 2-3 weeks.. I will probably switch over to just the bar..
Originally Posted by brettTHEjett
Originally Posted by bLaZ3n
Thanks for your response..Originally Posted by 3stroke
bLaZ3n - it is difficult to attribute a definite weight to the bar on a smith machine. This is due to two reasons:
1. A variation between equipment manufacturers. There is no 'standard'
2. Unlike during a barbell bench, you are not actually balancing the barbell itself but instead moving the weight through a fixed plane of motion
For the purpose of your records, I would suggest simply listing the weight you add to the bar. That said, I don't regard a smith machine press as an adequate substitute for a barbell press. Unless an injury prevents you from doing so, always let free weight compound moves form the majority of your routine. You activate more muscle fibers this way, making for a more challenging and ultimately beneficial workout.
I am using the smith machine to squat.. since I am new to it, but in probably 2-3 weeks.. I will probably switch over to just the bar..![]()
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DO NOT use the smith to squat!!!
Certain misinformed and so-called “personal trainers
Originally Posted by Hyper Cutter
durden-you should add squats back to your routine
Spoiler [+]and beta alanine
Squats are my favorite exercisehow much are you guys squatting?![]()
And after you guys squat what are a few of the stretches you do?
315 for 4 reps the last time I did them.
StaXX wrote:
Update pics. It's weird when you can't see the difference yourself, but everyone around you can.
What does your diet consist of? I'm eating more fruits andveggies, and using more cardio excercises into my lifting routine but the Abs is the Worst to get right![]()
Originally Posted by keepzdasneakz
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