free weight military vs. smith machine military

[Lord_Suston]

do standing ohp now that recruits a lot of stabalizers

 

[Exodus]

I tore my rotator cuffs...doing smith machine military...

Have never touched that machine since.

B True

i didnt tare mine, but i severly pinched something in my shoulder, i wont ever do them there agian....... bb push press/military/push jerk/split jerk are whats great!!!!

X

 

[slobberknocker]

Re: Re: free weight military vs. smith machine military

Using free weights requires stabilization which is a very important aspect of all your lifts.

yes

 

[louden_swain]

Would you ever pick Smith machine bench press over barbell bench press?

why would you ever pick the bench press??

 

[Lee]

i c. next time i do em ill be doin free weight.

 

[ffknight84]

i used to do smith machine military, then i went to free, holy shit, i could barely balance the weight my stabilizers were so bad...

 

[sinjinsmythe33]

go with the free weight barbell press

do them without back support, requires more balance. i hit 157 for seven last night, strict reps, supersetted with bw pull ups. great pump in the upperbody. actually ohp are better choice, even more balance required. unfortunately i have a drop ceiling in my basement, not enough room to lock out. good luck.

 

[crew9]

why would you ever pick the bench press??

I'll interchange incline with bench just for you . Just making a point.

 

[jubei]

Doing the military press machine helped me get from 85's to 90's on shoulder press (dumbell). I was at a standstill with free weights and it really helped me break the plateau.