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02-07-2004, 06:35 PM

guys what does the weight on a smith machine bar weigh.also what do you think is harder smith machine benching or free weight benching

SA12 · 02-07-2004, 06:50 PM

Free weight benching is the best way to go as this works the stabaliser muscle groups also.

The bar I think may vary but weighs roughly 20kg? but I may be wrong.

02-07-2004, 07:17 PM

10kgs for the bar on free weight, however it could be more, depends on the size of it, the bar weighs practically nothing on a smith machine. Free weight benching is harder, smith machine doesn't really do the job properly. It's crap.

SA12 · 02-07-2004, 07:25 PM

is it really 10kg?

I always thought it was 20kg as the people at my gym load the bar with 4 20kg plates to ench 100kg?

but like you say there are diff types of bars which could weigh less or more...

**robdog** · 02-07-2004, 08:05 PM

an standard olympic bar is 20 kg mate or should be.

SA12 · 02-07-2004, 09:38 PM

cool, thuoght so

turbo · 04-07-2004, 04:35 PM

I find the smith machine much harder to bench with than free weights and so cant lift as much on it. Usually the bar on the smith machine weigh nothing. The olympic free weights bar is usually about 45->50lb in weight. I use a 6ft 1inch barbell at home and that weighs 15lb.

robin_3_16 · 04-07-2004, 10:07 PM

most smith machines weigh 10lbs just bar about 6kg!

DB · 05-07-2004, 09:50 AM

smith is harder to bench on because you cant use ur natural lifting arc that u use on free bench,

turbo · 05-07-2004, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diary barry

smith is harder to bench on because you cant use ur natural lifting arc that u use on free bench,

exactly.

**big pete** · 05-07-2004, 11:21 AM

smith bar roughly is 25kg

oly bar 20kg

thats what ive worked with though

GREENLANTERN · 05-07-2004, 02:39 PM

I've always found the Smith machine ok for close-grip benching, and not too bad for incline work....but it's no substitute for bar and free weights.

powerU · 05-07-2004, 03:37 PM

counter weighted bar at fitness first so it weighs nothing!

BSF James · 05-07-2004, 06:14 PM

I dont like benching on a smith machine - its just not the same! Occasionally I'll use it for military presses or bent over rows (trust me on this one, its good!) but not much else. Close grip benching isnt too bad.

05-07-2004, 08:00 PM

I only use it when I haven't got a spot, and in my gym, they're miserable fcukers, so is tricky to find a good one. The standard bench doesn't have anything to rest the bar on if you fail, so when you're benching 120kgs, it's not a good idea to use it

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the future Guest Posts: n/a	smith machine guys what does the weight on a smith machine bar weigh.also what do you think is harder smith machine benching or free weight benching

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SA12 Getting HUGE! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,363	Free weight benching is the best way to go as this works the stabaliser muscle groups also. The bar I think may vary but weighs roughly 20kg? but I may be wrong. __________________ SA12

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SA12 Getting HUGE! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,363	is it really 10kg? I always thought it was 20kg as the people at my gym load the bar with 4 20kg plates to ench 100kg? but like you say there are diff types of bars which could weigh less or more... __________________ SA12

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robdog UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Home!! Posts: 5,610	an standard olympic bar is 20 kg mate or should be. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 25% off for UKM members (discount code UKM25)

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SA12 Getting HUGE! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,363	cool, thuoght so __________________ SA12

02-07-2004, 07:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Insanity Guest Posts: n/a	10kgs for the bar on free weight, however it could be more, depends on the size of it, the bar weighs practically nothing on a smith machine. Free weight benching is harder, smith machine doesn't really do the job properly. It's crap.

04-07-2004, 04:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
turbo Getting HUGE! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,123	I find the smith machine much harder to bench with than free weights and so cant lift as much on it. Usually the bar on the smith machine weigh nothing. The olympic free weights bar is usually about 45->50lb in weight. I use a 6ft 1inch barbell at home and that weighs 15lb.

04-07-2004, 10:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
robin_3_16 Getting HUGE! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: england Posts: 1,461	most smith machines weigh 10lbs just bar about 6kg! __________________ Robin

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DB UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SW London Posts: 11,168	smith is harder to bench on because you cant use ur natural lifting arc that u use on free bench,

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05-07-2004, 02:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
GREENLANTERN Newbie Trainer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 28	I've always found the Smith machine ok for close-grip benching, and not too bad for incline work....but it's no substitute for bar and free weights. __________________ Intensity for Immensity!

05-07-2004, 03:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
powerU Getting HUGE! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1,140	counter weighted bar at fitness first so it weighs nothing!

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BSF James BodyShapers Fitness MD Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Telford Posts: 1,257	I dont like benching on a smith machine - its just not the same! Occasionally I'll use it for military presses or bent over rows (trust me on this one, its good!) but not much else. Close grip benching isnt too bad. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. -Now with FREE shipping available on all UK mainland orders! 5% off your first order - use discount code ukm6. The #1 choice for To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. with rapid, reliable service. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - research backed sports nutrition.

05-07-2004, 08:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
Insanity Guest Posts: n/a	I only use it when I haven't got a spot, and in my gym, they're miserable fcukers, so is tricky to find a good one. The standard bench doesn't have anything to rest the bar on if you fail, so when you're benching 120kgs, it's not a good idea to use it

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