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2003/12/04, 06:10 PM
I'd like to know how much does the bar weigh on the Smith Machine? I've heard some people say its 0lbs and some people say its 15lbs. What is it??!!!
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2003/12/04, 06:21 PM
If it was 0 lbs. it wouldn't fall when you let go of it so its definatly no that. But I know the bar itself is an olympic bar just welded onto the siders, so I guess it would just weigh 45lbs. It may seem lighter because of the sliding system its attached to tho.
,Rob
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2003/12/04, 06:30 PM
It is considered as 15 lbs. since you acutually don't have to "lift" the bar.
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2003/12/04, 08:16 PM
A lot of people give the smith machine a bad rap and say it's not effective. I have been using the smith machine (one that slides, no cables)for some time (chest mostly) and have seen good results. Any other thoughts on this machine?
Thanks, Mike
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2003/12/04, 09:30 PM
Mike,
I am sure its effective, but not as effective as if you were using free weight because you do not have to stabilize the weight on your own. The smith machine controls the position for the most part.
So thats probably why people put down the smith machine. Free weights will usually give you better results, especially if you want to build muscle, over any machine (not just the smith machine) that isolates a muscle.
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2003/12/04, 09:45 PM
The smith can be especially useful for doing partials, and also if you don't have a spot. You can set the spotters wherever you feel like it and do your reps with no worries. And you can pile on the weight with a powerlifters mentality. The smith does have some great uses. Also good for added resistance on things like sissy squats.
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