anybody like using the smith machine

**midnight777** · 12-23-2007, 06:53 PM

used it today my gym was full... I never workout on sundays, but with tuesday christmas... I used the smith machine for decline bench was strange.. also using db's are nice for incline press right.. I don't use the straight bar anymore the gym is dead @ 7:00 am... I have noticed since I workout alone I use db's most of the time.. I do try to switch every now and then,,,

**kaberle_15** · 12-23-2007, 07:26 PM

I use the smith machine, it has it's place in the gym. I don't use it all the time, it should be used with the same variety as everything else I think.

**Ncogneato** · 12-23-2007, 07:32 PM

^^^Agreed. It has it's place but it's not to be used as a crutch.

**number twelve** · 12-23-2007, 07:55 PM

i dont like it, unless its used to shock the muscles a few times a year

**RANA** · 12-23-2007, 10:16 PM

I use it once in a blue moon

**subiedude03** · 01-06-2008, 08:54 PM

I like it but try not to use it too much db's are big for me cause I to work out alone they make me feel safer haha.

**Mr. G** · 01-07-2008, 02:54 AM

Once in a very, very long while...just for something different.

**qualityclrk1** · 01-07-2008, 03:16 AM

Originally Posted by kaberle_15

I use the smith machine, it has it's place in the gym. I don't use it all the time, it should be used with the same variety as everything else I think.

agreed....i used it a lot more when i was younger and trying to get my body doing perfect form....

**Dizz28** · 01-07-2008, 07:34 PM

I do it when I don't have a spotter and trying either a heavy weight or doing falure sets.

Shouldn't be your main focus though. Most smith machines are counter balanced and you also don't work as many accessory muscles