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Smith machine incline

AsrarHussain
AsrarHussain Posts: 1,424 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Opinions on this. I like the barbell and dumbells. I use dumbell incline but I also add in a bar type movement as well. The smith machine allows me to focus on my chest.

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,116 Member
    One of the main things I like the Smith Machine for. Plus you DON'T need a spotter.

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  • mkarias1
    mkarias1 Posts: 7 Member
    I go to Planet Fitness so no heavy barbells are available, only Smith Machines. I have to use the Smith Machine but if you have access to barbells, use those as Smith Machine does not allow you to learn to balance.
  • cgvet37
    cgvet37 Posts: 1,189 Member
    If I'm doing incline or decline barbell press, I prefer the Smith Machine. Flat, free weights only.
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