SQUATS - is there a big difference when doing regular or in the smith machines ?

[VictorBR]

Someone told me that the smith machines are kinda crappy and the regular ones are a lot better for muscle development , but isn't it the same movement ?


Victor

 

[coolcolj]

balance

 

[Tom Treutlein]

I would think more motor units would be recruited when doing free stance squats also.

 

[b fold the truth]

A buddy of mine was crushed in a Smith Machine 3 months ago. The machine broke and it pinned him to the floor for several minutes.

I'd use one for calf raises...but that is about it.

B True

 

[Lililston]

A buddy of mine was crushed in a Smith Machine 3 months ago. The machine broke and it pinned him to the floor for several minutes.

I'd use one for calf raises...but that is about it.

B True

must be a Body By Jake smith machine

 

[ChinkNasty]

smith machines are deceiving in that a lot of people think that it 'forces' a correct range of motion/squat technique when in fact all it does is reinforce incorrect squatting motion...bb squats...always

 

[b fold the truth]

must be a Body By Jake smith machine

He just finished a set of 20+ with 650. Went to rack it...and the hooks broke.

B True

 

[deowang]

what the hell is a smith machine anyway

I've always lifted in my garage and never set foot in a commercial gym before..

 

[GOHVYORGOHME]

this is one version of a smith machine.

http://www.egymequipment.com/lismma.html

 

[bigdho]

He just finished a set of 20+ with 650. Went to rack it...and the hooks broke.

B True

DAMN!!! 20+ reps at 650!.........Id be happy hittin that 1 time. Im about 100lbs away.................I gotta go train legs now