Smith machine yay or nay?

[BOYAan27]

I started working out at a smaller gym with in my neighborhood
it doesn't have much in the way of free weights but it will have to do for now until I can get back into my regular gym again
we have a Smith machine that nobody uses so it's all mine. I was thinking of doing squats and bench pressing on it. Do you think this is worth it or should i get creative?

 

[sambee38]

Smith machines are good I use them mostly

 

[CEO]

bros i only use smith machines these days

 

[ROIDDERS]

Only do free weights like a man dude

 

[QuadSweep]

Mainly for my shoulders I stick with smith machines due to old injuries.

 

[SteveSmi]

nay, they are dangerous

 

[Ulter]

only do free weights man up!

 

[StevenDarwinMD]

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[e2]

smith machines are for loosers imo

 

[2Thick]

vips vets mods really good info , they got your back and covered you

 

[RickRock]

Thet are fine to mix in but dont rely on them

 

[Vadim Fedorov]

Use anything you have, as long as you train

 

[JasonPriest]

if you train with smith machine you aren't working your core on lifts

 

[BodyMonster34]

bro smith machine a poosy machine

 

[Tiger Salman Khan]

They can be harmful if not used properly.....

 

[RoySimpson]

I prefer to use free weights personally!!

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

In general I am not a fan but it depends on what variety you have access to.

 

[ballin2504]

I like the smith machine for certain lifts

 

[Tazz]

i like the free bar