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squats in a smith machine

rockandorroll Posts: 65 Joined: 2003/05/22	2003/07/21, 05:14 PM I was at the gym today and I saw a guy doing squats in the smith machine. I have never done them this way, but doesn't that take alot of the work away from the movement? Are there advantages to doing them this way?
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2003/07/21, 07:56 PM You're right, it is not as difficult as a free-weight squat. Smith machine squats are great for hitting the front of the quads. But for all over development and strength, nothing beats regular, old fashion squats! -------------- Michael "Trample the weak; hurdle the dead!"
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/07/22, 12:46 PM Do your glutes get worked efficiently using this method?
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2003/07/22, 02:12 PM If you use the Smith for something, say, like lunges, then, yes. Otherwise, there are more productive exercises for glute development. -------------- Michael "Trample the weak; hurdle the dead!"
richardjst Posts: 410 Joined: 2002/07/13	2003/07/25, 03:10 AM Try doin skier squats on the smith machine, (down, up half way, down, up all the way is one rep) This will really get your legs burnin and is good for begginers on the smith machine because of more control. -------------- If hard work and persistence were the keys to success, most people would opt to pick the lock.~Dick
arondaballer Posts: 1,054 Joined: 2003/06/14	2003/07/28, 09:39 PM I do squats on the smith machine, but when I do them, I go down further than I would with free weights and it has really worked my legs good....I let my butt touch my heels instead of goin 90 degrees and it really is a good workout. -------------- If Satan ever tries to remind you of your past, just tell him of his future!
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2003/09/19, 02:04 PM smith machine sr usually for peopel with injuries... messed up back , messed up knees etc....its good cause u really can't hurt ur slef unless u don't put the spotter bar up high enough... it is goood to do stuff liek jumping squates, deep squates, lunges, and doing squates with ur feet further out in front of u .... some of this could be done on free weights however it would not be a fun job