|
2003/02/14, 05:52 PM
i prefer using the smith machine instead of the regular free weights bar ,however someone told me that the later is better ,is that true ?
i use the smith when i'm doing bench presses ,squat ,...etc
|
|
|
|
2003/02/14, 06:16 PM
It is true as you are hitting the smaller fibres at the same time when doing the free style. And even getting some secondary muscles going.
--------------
Nothing is too small to know, and nothing is too big to attempt!
Ivan Montreal Canada
|
|
2003/02/14, 08:24 PM
down the road, free weights drastically helps with endurance and control.
--------------
MOO!
|
|
2003/02/14, 08:54 PM
Ageis is right, with free weights, you are forced to use stabilizer muscles also, where the smith or any machine in a set plane will take them out of the work. The smith can be ideal on the bench for breaking past a sticking point for instance piling on the weight and doing partials. Can be beneficial too if nursing a sore shoulder or such. I think you will find that you will not be able to do the amount of weight on the bench (free weights) that you have been doing with the Smith.
--------------
Failing to plan is like planning to fail!
|
