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Finally turned to the dark side

	2005/11/23, 12:50 PM that's right with my squat in the crapper, i decided to use the dreaded smith machine...LOL.... just wondering what you think is an effective use of smith machine to build barbell squat? I don't think it helps whatsoever with my form...but it helps me use more weight safely...so guess it will have to do for now...
mrdeadly99 Posts: 124 Joined: 2005/09/21	2005/11/23, 02:41 PM hahaha. The dark side gets another recruit. The only reason that I use smith is because the YMCA i go to doesn't have a squat rack
dendys Posts: 139 Joined: 2005/10/24	2005/11/23, 03:07 PM Menace if that's the dark side, then life must be treating you great. I can think of much worse then a smith machine squat. So keep your chin up and be grateful you can squat at all. Happy Thanksgiving!
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2005/11/23, 10:07 PM Menace: Everytime a powerlifter uses a smith machine, god kills a kitten. -------------- Yes I realize my shins are bleeding. And its called a deadlift. Any other questions??? If you smoke or don’t wear your seatbelt, please don’t tell me the deadlift is dangerous.
arondaballer Posts: 1,054 Joined: 2003/06/14	2005/11/23, 10:51 PM Smith Machines are a joke man. What are you thinkin? -------------- I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is the moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle-victorious. --Vince Lombardi "Decide what you want, decide what you are willing to exchange for it. Establish your priorities and go to work." H. L. Hunt
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2005/11/23, 11:17 PM He wasn't. -------------- Yes I realize my shins are bleeding. And its called a deadlift. Any other questions??? If you smoke or don’t wear your seatbelt, please don’t tell me the deadlift is dangerous.
	2005/11/24, 02:41 AM :( feels like i am drowning with my squat...can't get it right...and my strength is pathetic with wider stance...I am literally down to having to use like 275 on it...while SLDL with 500...look rediculous...it looks retarded when I am doing goodmornings with more weight...eh..
retrofish Posts: 118 Joined: 2005/06/20	2005/11/24, 04:59 AM Can you explain why you think using a smith machine will help with that? Also, if you are a better squatter with a narrower stance, why not just squat like that?
mrdeadly99 Posts: 124 Joined: 2005/09/21	2005/11/24, 01:27 PM I wish my gym had a squat rack so I could tell how much I can actually squat.
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2005/11/24, 01:38 PM I would find one that does... You might find it to be worth it.
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2005/11/24, 08:15 PM new gym.....maybe? -------------- Friends don't let friends squat high... People don't reach thier true potental, only those who seek it.
	2005/11/24, 11:30 PM at least with smith machine I can go pretty heavy and keep my legs in at least some proportion the the rest of my body....
	2005/11/24, 11:35 PM "Menace: Everytime a powerlifter uses a smith machine, god kills a kitten. " LOL...just saw that....
timmstar Posts: 426 Joined: 2003/12/08	2005/11/27, 12:27 AM heh at least u can squat... i cant even go in the gym now adays
gatormade Posts: 1,355 Joined: 2003/10/01	2005/11/28, 02:52 AM :angry: Matt smash smith machine!!!!