Benching

[meb019]

Just curious, do you bench on the smith or using regular barbells?

 

[cowboys]

no benchinng on smith machine

 

[cowboys]

regular barbells

 

[gogo]

I usually dont have a spot so i use dumbells

 

[sdmf45]

Regular barbells for sure

 

[dontknowaboutme]

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.

 

[jasonschaffin]

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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[gogo]

I feel i get a better pump with dumbells, but i usually switch it up every couple months any ways.

 

[SMOKEPALADIN]

dumbells

 

[bigrabbit]

dumbells...

 

[EasyEJL]

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

 

[bound]

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.