The Worst Piece of Exercise Equipment You Can Use

DANGER!  Avoid this contraption!

"The main attraction of the Smith machine - especially to new lifters - is its safety factor. With no need for a spotter, lifters feel more secure using heavier weights than they would if they were lifting free weights. Aside from safety, the locked-in vertical movement of the weight up and down the guide rods seems to provide the new lifter with the feeling that his/her lifting form will be better than lifting free weights.


On the surface this sounds perfect. But as you'll soon see, the Smith machine promotes poor lifting form and puts the lifter in more danger than a traditional power cage."

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Years ago, when I didn't know any better, I used this piece of equipment and was injured.  It may look "safe", but it is actually one of the most dangerous pieces of equipment ever contrived as it does not allow the body to move naturally.   It forces the joints into compromised positions and will cause long term pain and injury ... guaranteed!