Smith Machine Questions

[AirCartman]

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.

 

[GFR]

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

 

[Squaggleboggin]

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]

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

 

[ChrisROCK]

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]

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]

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]

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.