smyth machine question

[seth042280]

on the smyth machine . is 4 plates 225 or does the bar not weigh in like reg bench

 

[PreMier]

The bar is lighter.

 

[largepkg]

Each smith bar is a different weight. Mine is ten pounds.

 

[GFR]

on the smyth machine . is 4 plates 225 or does the bar not weigh in like reg bench

Thats probably 195-205

 

[CowPimp]

on the smyth machine . is 4 plates 225 or does the bar not weigh in like reg bench

I think most smith bars are in the range of 10-20 pounds. However, this won't translate to your freeweight bench exactly. Don't think because you are moving 190 for 8 reps on the smitch machine you can do the same with the freeweight bench press.

 

[GFR]

I think most smith bars are in the range of 10-20 pounds. However, this won't translate to your freeweight bench exactly. Don't think because you are moving 190 for 8 reps on the smitch machine you can do the same with the freeweight bench press.

Very true, I never do smith but about 3 years ago I benched on the smith just for a change...I had to use 40Lbs more on it than I did on free weights....nice ego boost

 

[largepkg]

I can bench more with free weights than with the smith. The range of motion is so limited for me on the smith.

 

[seth042280]

I personally use it for my heavy bench days and I dont have a spotter . it is a very awkward range of motion though .

 

[ATOMSPLTR]

Mine has a carriage assembly and it weighs 50 lbs. I would stand on a scale with and without supporting the bar and get the correct weight.

 

[da jock]

I never figure in bar weights, feel like I'm acting desperate: "I really lifted 10 Lbs more than it seems!!"

 

[dAMvN]

the smith machine is suppose to be used to isolate the pecs. and forget about stabilizing the barbell and focusing on just using ur chest. a lot of bodybuilders do this on it.

 

[da jock]

I love it for heavy Front & Behind/Back Shrugs & sometimes Military Presses, never use it otherwise

 

[KentDog]

Do some Smith machines have cable assist?

 

[Incognegro]

I use the smith for shrugs, another trap exercise i cant remember the name of, and squats. sometimes for decline press work since its hard loading db on delcine bench.

J

 

[KentDog]

I only use the Smith machine for shrugs and calf raises.

 

[ATOMSPLTR]

Do some Smith machines have cable assist?

YES.

 

[99hawkins]

I can't believe you are calling it a Smyth Machine.