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xanderd · 02-28-2008, 06:40 AM

When I use a smith machine for squats my lower back hurts.

IMO, you have more safety and control just standing up with no weights as natre intended, than you could have with a smith machine. Use no/light weight squats to perfect form.

02-28-2008, 06:40 AM	#24 (permalink)
xanderd Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 131	When I use a smith machine for squats my lower back hurts. IMO, you have more safety and control just standing up with no weights as natre intended, than you could have with a smith machine. Use no/light weight squats to perfect form.