Originally posted by oaktownboy
bad advice yes i agree on the point that u should use a regular barbell This helps build coordination, balance, strength.HOWEVER, when going for a heavy squat and u don't have someone to spot you, i think it would be very wise to use the Smith.
Well my friend you're dead wrong. If you squat with a cage you do not need a spot you can drop the barbell on the rack. And NO it's not wise to use a Smith, at least not for squats.
Doing squats on a Smith IS BAD! Period. It restricts the body from the natrual arc movement and it puts a lot of stress on both you're back and knees. Did you not read the quote from P-funk?
Think about it. The only way you are going to build muscle is if you go heavy, That's a fact.
Think about it? I have for 17 years! That's how long I have been squatting with FREE weights. Never once injured myself on a squat. Oh, not that it's important but I am a certified trainer.
Arnold says it, all the pros say it because it's a fact.
What? Arnold says that you should squat on a Smith? All I ever saw him doing was free weight squats in Pumping Iron, but who knows. Are you familiar with Tom Platz or Fred Hatfield? Why don't you go read up on their advice on squats. I do not know of any pro that does not do free weight squats, but I do not really care either, most of them are pretty stupid/ignorant when it comes to bodybuilding science.
Now with a barbell you can only go so heavy.
Yup, you can go as heavy as you're capable, not sure what you're point is.
Do you want to be at the bottom of the rack, unable to drive up because of the weight? I don't think so.
Hell yeah, why wouldn't I? I guess that would mean I hit failure, right?
Also, Smith is great for people who are coming off an injury. There are many advantage to the Smith.Don't count it out.
Bullshit! This would be the absolute worst thing they could do! Free weight squats are used in knee rehabilitation, not Smith squats.
Where in the hell are you getting your information? Because everything you've said here is incorrect.
I suggest that you do some reading before you post any more crap like this.