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Originally Posted by diamondpete
hi Flash,
sorry I gotta jump on this one. The smith machine is probably one of the big baddies in the weight room. Limits range of motion, because it "safe" (which it is not) it may encourage people to lift more than they should. I would be very concerned about doing anything on the smith machine (except reverse push ups, chin ups, and hanging a towel on).
I cannot imagine ANY benefit to doing rows on a smith machine. Ask your trainer why he is having you use the smith machine, and see if he comes up with anything that makes sense. Post a question in the training forum and you will get an avalanche of people warning you against it.
So to continue beating the horse....
Anyway, good work, look for some more regular posts.：）
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When the head gets better ... yeah.
And so you know, I'm working in a new trainer, so I don't always like to question what he says right away. I hesitate to use the Smith machine on most occasions, simply because I prefer working with free weights. I generally balk at most machines for that simple reason, but he does have me on a few.
Most of the time, I've been using the Oly bar for these bent-over rows but that last time I did use the Smith rack.
Keep in mind, I may be a noob to the forum but not to the gym.
That, however, doesn't mean I don't appreciate the advice.
Because I do.
