Smith Machines

[motocrosser]

Do you think they are the best route to go if you work out alone?

Also I've wandered if they take out the stabilizer muscles? I talked to one guy today and he says the Smith Machine doesn't but I'm not overall confident in the guy.

later bros...

Andrew

 

[phatman42]

I'd only use them for calf raises and hanging my washing.

Best to get a powercage.

They do take our the stabilizers, it can only go in one plane.

 

[The Red Dragon]

Go for the power rack, smith machines are an expensive clothe hanger . They do take out your stabilizers since you're moving in 1 plane and the bar is already stabilized. Plus, the smith machines can be murder on your joints.

 

[motocrosser]

the reason why I ask is I got no one to help spot

 

[The Red Dragon]

Power racks have pins...but doesn't beat a real spotter =/

 

[gonelifting]

I have a smith because I lift alone. It was a mistake the lifts were not natural and was getting injured so I bought a power rack. Don`t make the same mistake.lol go with the rack.

 

[motocrosser]

thanks guys

 

[louden_swain]

I work along on heavy squats all the time and I am without a heavy spotter.

Be sure to learn your limits. . .also the cage has safety bars in case you fail.

 

[Exodus]

smith machines............. no no no no.

use a powerack and set saftey pins to catch you incase you need it.

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