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Deadlifts - Smith machine or dumbbells? (no barbell)
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Tip: I wouldn't squat with the smith machine for the purpose of safety.0
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Tip: I wouldn't squat with the smith machine for the purpose of safety.
http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/avoid_lifting_injuries/The_Smith_Machine.php
http://getfitguy.quickanddirtytips.com/top-7-exercises-to-avoid.aspx (tip #7)
There are probably some decent exercises that one can use on the smith machine, for what it's worth, I use the smith machine for standing calf raises.0
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