Squats: Smith Machine or Squat Rack?

[atlantaholdem]

Am I cheating on my squats from using the smith machine instead of free squating using the squat rack? I feel like I'm not using my abs to stablize the bar and weight when I'm on the smith. However, it doesn't hurt my knees as bad when I'm squatting using the smith. What do some of you use?

 

[Cynical Simian]

I'd be astonished if anyone on this forum favors the Smith.

 

[super_rice]

Smith machine. Gives me wicked quad pumps and it's safer for my knees. I full snatch in there too.

 

[TomoUK]

if your knees hurt when you squat you might want to look at your technique, but definately dont use a smith machine.

http://www.aceathlete.com/hatch/video.htm

 

[enigma4dub]

Smith machine. Gives me wicked quad pumps and it's safer for my knees. I full snatch in there too.

choking on the scarcasm

 

[Tweakle]

squats in the smith = bad

 

[H_T_]

Come with me if you want to live....

 

[ChinkNasty]

i hope this is a joke

 

[Pikaberdot]

Smith Machine is the greatest invention ever. I especially enjoy benching and squatting with it.

 

[blut wump]

Smith machine. Gives me wicked quad pumps and it's safer for my knees. I full snatch in there too.

I can't top this one.