I’m a firm believer in using all of the tools available in the gym.
However, I really love the Smith machine because there is an endless amount of unique exercises that you can perform on it if you think outside the box. So the next time a trainer tells you that you should never use the Smith machine, they're just demonstrating their ignorance and lack of ability to truly understand a training tool that could enhance results when used properly. Lessening the involvement of the smaller, weaker stabilizers can help you take the target muscle to failure better because the stabilizers are not the limiting factor causing you to fatigue on a set before the target muscle is fatigued. I find the fixed path of the bar removes the stress on the actual joint, yet increases the focus on the deltoid. While these facts are true, I would argue that these negatives could be positives in certain circumstances-when used correctly.įor example, the fixed pattern of the bar is perfect for the upright row, which can put stress on the shoulder joint. Their reasons include the fact that it locks you into a fixed movement of the bar that is less natural than a free-weight barbell, and that it lessens the involvement of important stabilizer muscles. A lot of trainers hate the Smith machine.
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