Smith Machine good for anything?

[blinddeafmute]

I use it for standing calf raises and that is about it.

Oh yeah, I also use it to do the shoulder and bicep stretches DC style. It works great for that too.

 

[Backlash]

2 things for me:

1. power shrugs

2. I rest my forearms over the bar when I'm doing wrist rollers to avoid fatiguing my shoulders

 

[Little Rage]

have to use it when i'm already into my routine and muscles are pumped and it comes down to using it or waiting for a bench. If i wait i lose my pump, which screws up the entire workout.

 

[Dozing21]

I don't understand why people are so negative towards the smith machine. Lots of pros and advanced competitors use it FOR BODYBUILDING. I do realize it probably isn't good for strong man and the likes.

I myself do incline presses and squats on the smith. The latter because I have a lower back injury and free weight front and back squats aggravate it. Smith squats, leg presses and hack squats are my staples and allow me to really hit my quads.

 

[bds20002002]

its great to watch the little hot aerobics chick squat using it.

 

[JollyRogers]

I use it for pin pressing for working my tris heavy for higher benches now. I like it