5 Exercises for the Least Used Machine Ever (You’ll Hate It)

Now we all know that the Smith Machine isn't everyone's favorite, but we think it's a terrible shame that they have been relegated to collecting dust in your local gym! That's why Sam has Decided to show you 5 exercise variations that utilize the most over-hated machine out there!
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[crowesprophet]

I used to use a smith machine to do good morning finishers on my workout. It let me really focus on my hamstrings without having to worry about stabilizing the weight. I say used to because ive since been working out in my garage and dont have a smith machine.

[wiktorjewula]

I remember watching a video of Big Z (the best overhead presser in history) performing a seated overhead press using the smith machine and yet there were comments of people telling him to stop using them in favor of something more "functional"





yes, I could not believe it either

[ethan-]

The absolute best use of the Smith is for belt squats. You set up a box on either side of the bar, use a pullup belt and strap it to the bar. Voilà, easy belt squats.

[fitsiquebysean]

Sam is low-key enjoying a good workout by demonstrating those exercises

[BodyworksPrime]

That floor press idea is brilliant. May have to give that a try next meso

[Gallagher.]

Due to a shoulder injury I haven't been able to activate my chest for a long time. Wide grip tempo smith press actually let me reconnect and I've made a lot of improvement. Also JM press is brutal on the smith

[terryconjugateiron]

I've written a sweet article regarding the Smith machine and some of the exercises you can do. Hopefully you guys will check the stuff I sent and accept me in the family as an article writer 💪

[squatcurldeadlift]

I'm stuck training at home right now so I have to use a Smith machine for squats and bench press, can't wait to get back to a real gym

[nickmcgarvey]

There are some movements that are really hard to replicate outside a Smith machine. I really like a single arm shrug, the ROM and line of pull (with the track angled toward you) make for an insane exercise.

[pWin]

i used Smith machine for stuff like suitcase holds, obliques, shrugs.

[bmstylee]

I found the Smith machine to be useful for rack pulls.

[AnthonyVenmans]

I don;t get the point from those people who are complaining about the Smith Machine but still using Plate loaded/Hammer strength machines. It's kinda like the same.

[BaldOmniMan]

Smith machine hack squats are god tier for quads

[sw]

I actually like training calves on these machines

[AApril]

I really want a smith machine for my home gym. Some people are just free weight purist, but man you can get some solid work done on a smith. Big Z, the best log presser of all time, said that his favorite accessory for log press is close grip incline on the smith machine.

[endangeredswimmerzanehodge]

I use the Smith machine to replace all my barbell exercises.

[wg]

Ok ok, i gotta admit, im starting to really like Sam, Thanks for your time 🤓

[SerratusAnterior]

Sam the kind of guy trolling the viewers at the same time kinda not while providing top tier education

[LeeHnson]

As a home gym guy, never gonna use one, still interesting stuff Sam regardless

[mikewatson]

A good smith machine can be bad ass, but very rare to find a good one