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Old 04-22-2007, 12:53 PM   #1
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Just curious, do you bench on the smith or using regular barbells?
 
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Old 04-22-2007, 07:16 PM   #2
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no benchinng on smith machine
 
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regular barbells
 
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I usually dont have a spot so i use dumbells
 
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Regular barbells for sure
 
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Regular barbells, even without a spot. Obviously can't push as hard but if you are comfortable with the weight than it is fine. Obviously don't max without a spot.
 
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Regular barbells, even without a spot. Obviously can't push as hard but if you are comfortable with the weight than it is fine. Obviously don't max without a spot.
 
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I feel i get a better pump with dumbells, but i usually switch it up every couple months any ways.
 
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Regular barbells, even without a spot. Obviously can't push as hard but if you are comfortable with the weight than it is fine. Obviously don't max without a spot.
barbell, but I do it in the power rack so I don't need a spotter
 


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no benchinng on smith machine
Yup. There's been some pretty convincing arguements that the smith machine is a terrible choice for most compound movements. Can screw up your motor engrams(programed nervous system order of firing what muscles when and how hard) You don't naturally move a bar in a straight line up and down when benching or squatting, the smith can force your body into unnatural positions that can be potentially dangerous for joints. There are exceptions, but personally, I don't touch the things.
 


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