Weight of a Barbell

[SeekerOfKnowledge]

I know the typical weight of the bench press bar is 45lbs, but what about those on the leg press machines or I guess the Smith (guided rails) machine for doing squats.

 

[Lord_Suston]

I don't count them since thery are guided weight and I usually don't max out on them, actually never have I maxed out on them Weight on them IMO doesn't really matter as long as you go up each session

 

[SeekerOfKnowledge]

Would it be better to use the Smith then on an incline bench press to lift heavier weight guided to feel the stretch and burn more or dumbell not as heavy for the stretch

 

[Lord_Suston]

Would it be better to use the Smith then on an incline bench press to lift heavier weight guided to feel the stretch and burn more or dumbell not as heavy for the stretch

unless injured try for incline with either a barbell or dumbells no need to use a smith machine since the natural pat of your arms is not straight up and down because toward the top of the motion you tend to raise your arms toward your head. Plus with the smith machine you lose the added benefit of working all the muscles that help stabalize free-weights... You never see any top bodybuilders and powerlifter with an all machine excercise routine.... Just get a good spotter and shoot for about 8-10 reps, with perfect form...

 

[zackdarnell]

Definitely use free-weights if you can. As for barbell vs. dumbell, it really just depends on what works for you.

Also, if you need ot know the weight of the bar on the Smith or Leg Press, it is probably written on the machine somewhere.

 

[JDarty6173]

Do yourself a favor and stay away from the smith machine..You will be stronger for it....

 

[Hannibal]

Do yourself a favor and stay away from the smith machine..You will be stronger for it....

Exactly...