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07-01-2007, 02:38 PM	#1
lklcolla NPC Lightweight Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 60 Rep Power: 0	how much does the bar weigh on the smith machine?

07-01-2007, 02:51 PM	#2
Teamorbit Dungeon Beast Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 27 Posts: 4,237 Rep Power: 125	Depends if its the one with cables than 0. If you let the bar go it falls slowly. Without cables I would say the same as a regular it just helps support balance nad has the locks for safety.

07-01-2007, 05:29 PM	#3
lil_big_junior LBJ - Gear MoD Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Age: 23 Posts: 9,196 Rep Power: 581	the smith cancels out about 30lbs from your work load __________________ Bodybuiding isn't just to look good for the summer, it's life long dedication, drive, commitment & heart...there's no such thing as a retired bbder - me WITH TEAM BIG PAY CHECK http://www.bodybuildingdungeon.com/f...-complete.html 5'8" Currently: 272lbs, 13% bf Squat : 630lbs X5 Deadlift : 600lbs X8 Bench : 530lbs X1 (Raw, SMITH)

07-01-2007, 05:38 PM	#4
YM123 Very Important Person Join Date: May 2007 Location: London Posts: 3,104 Rep Power: 151	i dont like using the smith unless someone else is using what i want to __________________ Team Johnnie Jackson / Pretty Boys My Log (DC Training) http://www.bodybuildingdungeon.com/f...oad-200-a.html www.crown-supplements.com

07-01-2007, 05:46 PM	#5
lil_big_junior LBJ - Gear MoD Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Age: 23 Posts: 9,196 Rep Power: 581	i only use smith for really heavy front squats...i have my 1RM on the smith flat bench though... __________________ Bodybuiding isn't just to look good for the summer, it's life long dedication, drive, commitment & heart...there's no such thing as a retired bbder - me WITH TEAM BIG PAY CHECK http://www.bodybuildingdungeon.com/f...-complete.html 5'8" Currently: 272lbs, 13% bf Squat : 630lbs X5 Deadlift : 600lbs X8 Bench : 530lbs X1 (Raw, SMITH)

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07-01-2007, 05:52 PM

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i only use smith for really heavy front squats...i have my 1RM on the smith flat bench though...

yer i am the same for front squats - feels better on the smith

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07-01-2007, 05:56 PM	#7
lil_big_junior LBJ - Gear MoD Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Age: 23 Posts: 9,196 Rep Power: 581	i can go really heavy with front squats on smith, without worrying too much about it slipping __________________ Bodybuiding isn't just to look good for the summer, it's life long dedication, drive, commitment & heart...there's no such thing as a retired bbder - me WITH TEAM BIG PAY CHECK http://www.bodybuildingdungeon.com/f...-complete.html 5'8" Currently: 272lbs, 13% bf Squat : 630lbs X5 Deadlift : 600lbs X8 Bench : 530lbs X1 (Raw, SMITH)

07-01-2007, 06:01 PM	#8
YM123 Very Important Person Join Date: May 2007 Location: London Posts: 3,104 Rep Power: 151	yer you dont have to worry about balancing it on your chest - just worry about getting the weight up __________________ Team Johnnie Jackson / Pretty Boys My Log (DC Training) http://www.bodybuildingdungeon.com/f...oad-200-a.html www.crown-supplements.com

07-02-2007, 08:55 PM	#9
GG1 NaturallyIntense Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Age: 17 Posts: 2,256 Rep Power: 79	the smith bar weighs 15lbs at the gym i go to..but i guess they vary from each other

07-03-2007, 02:19 PM	#10
lil_big_junior LBJ - Gear MoD Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Age: 23 Posts: 9,196 Rep Power: 581	most if not all bars on smith machines are 20kg bro...noway is it 15lbs, i think you made a slight booboo, lol... __________________ Bodybuiding isn't just to look good for the summer, it's life long dedication, drive, commitment & heart...there's no such thing as a retired bbder - me WITH TEAM BIG PAY CHECK http://www.bodybuildingdungeon.com/f...-complete.html 5'8" Currently: 272lbs, 13% bf Squat : 630lbs X5 Deadlift : 600lbs X8 Bench : 530lbs X1 (Raw, SMITH)

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07-03-2007, 07:26 PM

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most if not all bars on smith machines are 20kg bro...noway is it 15lbs, i think you made a slight booboo, lol...

i dont think i would trust a 15lb bar

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07-03-2007, 07:31 PM	#12
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