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Smith Machine

Jxnsmma
Jxnsmma Posts: 919 Member
edited January 24 in Social Groups
I'm just starting out with NROLFW though I am no stranger to lifting...

We have a Smith Machine for squats at our local gym. I am assuming I should use a squat rack and not rely on the Smith machine for squats as you use more supporting muscles outside of the Smith Machine?

Thanks in advance :)

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  • ami5000psu
    ami5000psu Posts: 391 Member
    Yes definitely use the squat rack over the Smith. Your stabilizing muscles are really important and the Smith kind of takes those out of the equation.
  • morkiemama
    morkiemama Posts: 894 Member
    Yes definitely use the squat rack over the Smith. Your stabilizing muscles are really important and the Smith kind of takes those out of the equation.

    ^This. :)
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