smith machine - please explain the actual problems

[melody]

Imo, the smith machine is only useful for weighted calf raises.

And lunges

[Sean Herbison]

Imo, the smith machine is only useful for weighted calf raises.

And lunges

And sloth hangs.

[TwoFours]

And sloth hangs.

And pretending you're a truck driver

[Joe Jaloszynski]

edit: I'm an idiot

[Sean Herbison]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHBLxCPmnVc

1. Embed your videos.
2. There's only 3 pages so far. Try reading them before you post.

It's in the very first chapter of SS:BBT3, under the heading "Why Barbells?" on pages 3-4.



But, more importantly:

[Joe Jaloszynski]

1. Embed your videos.
2. There's only 3 pages so far. Try reading them before you post.

Fuck me. I scrolled way to fast and didn't see the embeds load. Shit shit shit.

[Sean Herbison]

I scrolled way to fast and didn't see the embeds load.

[hollismb]

Fuck me. I scrolled way to fast and didn't see the embeds load. Shit shit shit.

[kessg]

So it's completely useless then?

If it's the only barbell machine available (say in a hotel gym), you can use it for deadlifts.

(I saw this tip on one of the 'train-away-from-home' threads, and it worked pretty well for me on my last trip. Thanks to whoever suggested it).

[Sean Herbison]

If it's the only barbell machine available (say in a hotel gym), you can use it for deadlifts.

I, too, like to deadlift Smith Machines. The only problem is when they're bolted to the floor, but that's just expert mode.