4 апр. 2024 г. · I adore smith machine squats and I've felt they've added the most mass to my quads. They've also contributed greatly to my barbell squat ...

5 нояб. 2014 г. · I found it actually worked my quads better than normal squats, but you will miss out on glutes/hams. It's a similar movement to leg press.

4 апр. 2022 г. · The Smith has no benefit for squat in a normal gym. It isn't safer. Just use the safety bars. It forces a fixed bar path which at best limits ...

11 апр. 2024 г. · Smith machine squats are a great option, especially if you're someone with long femurs who finds that their quads are rarely the limiting ...

4 авг. 2024 г. · Doing squats on the smith machine can help with range of motion (ROM). They are also just as effective as free-weight squats for building strength.

16 дек. 2021 г. · Smith machines are easier, but if you can squat like that on one and can't squat like that with free weights… you're going to build muscle.

24 нояб. 2022 г. · The Smith Machine is great for hack squats and I love using it. Just make sure you have good grip on your shoes so your feet don't keep sliding ...

29 авг. 2012 г. · Smith squats ungood. Free squats good. Keep you no injured, allows body to move as it was meant, no muscle strength mismatches.

23 сент. 2016 г. · Using the smith machine will make your squat different, as you can't squat the same with a smith as you do with free weights.

6 янв. 2014 г. · No, the smith machine is not only ineffective (at least for strength purposes), but dangerous. Ineffective: The body works as a whole. Any ...