Originally Posted by Panthro

i hate smiths. I certainly wouldnt deadlift with them... and i cant imagine how you can do good mornings on them?

If you really have no other option, front squats are do-able on them, as is benching of some description.. but personally, id go to another gym!

Re belts.. people rely on them far to much.. eg seeing people doing bicep curls etc in them! lol.. They are important for squats and d/l IMO but only once you get the weight up.. working without a belt will strengthen your lower back. But heavy weeights i always use a belt. I go up to 160-180 on sq/dl before using a belt now..