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Smith Machine

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Smith Machine
Element Information
Short Name
Smith
Description
Guided barbell machine with vertical track.
When to Use
Useful for beginners, training to failure safely, or specific muscle isolation
Aliases
Smith
Benefits
  • •Fixed bar path
  • •Safety without spotter
  • •Easier to learn
Tips
  • •Adjust body position to bar path
  • •Use safety catches
  • •Control the eccentric
Common Mistakes
  • •Unnatural movement pattern
  • •Over-reliance on machine
  • •Poor foot positioning
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