Smith Machine Questions

AirCartman · 06-01-2005, 04:39 PM

First, in general is the Smith Bar usually 45 or 35 lbs. Second, how much worse it then using a normal bench press? I had a shoulder injury and right now i don't want to aggravate it, and believe me it didn't. It was a lot easier in fact, and I could do a bit more. But i'm worried that it won't be helpful. But the movements felt great and stable, much better than my typical bench press.

TJ Cline · 06-01-2005, 04:42 PM

Read one of the 5 past threads on this same topic, you can find them at the bottom of you're post.

Squaggleboggin · 06-01-2005, 05:49 PM

The movements felt great because they were a lot easier. Use free weights. They are much, much more effective. If you have an injury, let it heal completely, then start going back into free weights, starting with low weights and working your way back up. Your strength won't take very long to come back to you, and it's worth it to train with the free weights rather than a machine.

AirCartman · 06-02-2005, 01:34 AM

I'd rather not wait around and do nothing while i heal.

ChrisROCK · 06-02-2005, 10:36 AM

A smith bar weighs nowhere near 35 pounds. I dont recall the exact measurement, but I think it's closer to the equivalent of 10 or 15 pounds!

Cecilia · 06-02-2005, 12:53 PM

I think the Smith is around 15lbs as well.

There should be a sticker on the side of the machine saying how much the bar weighs.

xoxo

phantom939 · 06-02-2005, 05:51 PM

the smith machine bar at my gym weighs like nothing...if i have no weights on the bar it just stays wherever i put it...kinda weird...

min0 lee · 06-02-2005, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phantom939

the smith machine bar at my gym weighs like nothing...if i have no weights on the bar it just stays wherever i put it...kinda weird...

It looks like it's time for some grease.

06-01-2005, 04:39 PM	#1
AirCartman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 162	Smith Machine Questions First, in general is the Smith Bar usually 45 or 35 lbs. Second, how much worse it then using a normal bench press? I had a shoulder injury and right now i don't want to aggravate it, and believe me it didn't. It was a lot easier in fact, and I could do a bit more. But i'm worried that it won't be helpful. But the movements felt great and stable, much better than my typical bench press.

06-01-2005, 05:49 PM	#3
Squaggleboggin Functional Lifting = Life Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3,541 Photos: 3	The movements felt great because they were a lot easier. Use free weights. They are much, much more effective. If you have an injury, let it heal completely, then start going back into free weights, starting with low weights and working your way back up. Your strength won't take very long to come back to you, and it's worth it to train with the free weights rather than a machine. Push yourself. Enjoy yourself. Be yourself. Knowledge is power. Obsessed with functional strength. Journal

06-02-2005, 10:36 AM	#5
ChrisROCK ///M Rider Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern NYS Posts: 793 Photos: 5	A smith bar weighs nowhere near 35 pounds. I dont recall the exact measurement, but I think it's closer to the equivalent of 10 or 15 pounds! Maximus: "What we do in life, echoes in eternity." http://kandeecup.tripod.com/gif "Success does not necessarily mean advancement;... it refers to the accomplishment or sense of achievement one obtains from trying one's best... I...enjoy the process of become stronger and more muscular."

06-02-2005, 12:53 PM	#6
Cecilia Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9	I think the Smith is around 15lbs as well. There should be a sticker on the side of the machine saying how much the bar weighs. xoxo Cecilia www.TheTrainingJournal.com It's not worth it unless it hurts. Nobody ever drowned in their own sweat.

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06-01-2005, 04:42 PM	#2
TJ Cline Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,545	Read one of the 5 past threads on this same topic, you can find them at the bottom of you're post.

06-02-2005, 01:34 AM	#4
AirCartman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 162	I'd rather not wait around and do nothing while i heal.

06-02-2005, 05:51 PM	#7
phantom939 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 80	the smith machine bar at my gym weighs like nothing...if i have no weights on the bar it just stays wherever i put it...kinda weird...

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