15 янв. 2019 г. · Basically with the smith machine, the movement isn't natural, increasing the risk of injury (it goes straight up and down, whereas with free ...

11 апр. 2024 г. · I personally have done both and never really enjoyed free weight squats but did them anyways but tried Smith machine squats today and found them great.

13 авг. 2018 г. · No the smith machine is not better for compound strength building T1 type lifts. If used, it should be used as assistance.

26 мая 2021 г. · Dumbbells are better for developing all round strength. You have to use your core and stabiliser muscles a lot more. Bench is good too, I'd say just mix them ...

5 янв. 2023 г. · The smith machine offers greater stability, which is great for force production. The bar path of the smith machine is usually on an angle though ...

16 июн. 2023 г. · Absolutely. You will still need to practice with the free weights to get the balance, but the strength will still be there.

3 сент. 2023 г. · Smith machines are a fantastic option, as more research seems to support the benefits of stable exercises for increasing hypertrophy.

7 дек. 2022 г. · Smith Machine eliminates the issue of unbalance, so you can easily overload it, it is probably a great way to get a strong back. However in real ...

15 июн. 2023 г. · Just moved from Planet Fitness (smith machines only) to Crunch. All of my lifts have dropped by about 50 pounds.

18 авг. 2021 г. · Use the dumbells. Smith machine will miss all the stabilizing muscles. I personally think smith machines should only be used by people who have a serious ...