Prince noted some time ago about the arc (motion) of smith squats being unnatural, which can therefore lead to a possible injury.
Is doing Smith Bar squats something we should never, never do?
Posted by: P-funk
I have posted a lot of things on smith mahcine squats. Do an search using "smith machine" and "p-funk" and make that decision yourself.
Some would say use them occasionally for variation I say why waste your time when there are much better exercises you can subsititue for a squat in your workout form week to week.
Posted by: Rocco32
I've gotten hurt EVERY time I've tried to do them Mr. Snafu! It's not always at the time or right away, but eventually something tweaks or pulls in my back whenever I do them on the Smith Machine. However I do like Lunges on the Smith.
Posted by: Big Smoothy
Originally posted by rock4832
However I do like Lunges on the Smith.
Lunges on the Smith?! You are joking right??!!
Posted by: Rocco32
Nope.
Posted by: camarosuper6
I do Smith Squats instead of regular squats, and have for some time due to back problems I used to have.
I think they work fine as long as your form is correct. But now Im starting to get into doing reg squats.
Posted by: squanto
how the hell do u do lunges on the smith?!?????
Posted by: BUSTINOUT
It's really not that hard to figure out fellas. You just don't alternate from one leg to the next. All reps are done with one leg and then the next.
