Squat Estimate.. - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

river · 21-11-2007, 06:29 PM

Hi all, just a quick one.

I going to buy a Smith machine, to replace my old knackered home gym (to concentrate on the big excersises and all that..).

Anyway, the one I like (and is affordable) has a max wieght limit (for the bar+weights) of 310 lbs, which is 140KG ish.

Do you think that's enough to last me a few years, I weigh 60kg, and can bench about 70kg 1 rep max. I've never done squats before, hence the question.

I intend to use it for squats/bench/shrugs.

Cheers guys. river.

Danny R · 26-11-2007, 09:53 PM

I would of thought that 140kg would be good enough for a good few years mate!

What sort of deal did you get on one if you don't mind me asking?

Danny

matokane · 26-11-2007, 10:51 PM

it depends on how quick you gain because i remember when i first started out about a year and a half ago i have come on loads but i recon i will be fine lol

21-11-2007, 06:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
river Newbie Trainer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 34	Squat Estimate.. Hi all, just a quick one. I going to buy a Smith machine, to replace my old knackered home gym (to concentrate on the big excersises and all that..). Anyway, the one I like (and is affordable) has a max wieght limit (for the bar+weights) of 310 lbs, which is 140KG ish. Do you think that's enough to last me a few years, I weigh 60kg, and can bench about 70kg 1 rep max. I've never done squats before, hence the question. I intend to use it for squats/bench/shrugs. Cheers guys. river. __________________ Current Weight: 8st 7lbs !!!! (updated 24/04/08) Target Weight: 10st ------------------------------------------- Equipment: Powertec Power Rack - On order ------------------------------------------- Routine: Abbreviated, Squat/Deadlift/Dips or Bench/Pull-ups. Medicine ball for core work. -------------------------------------------

26-11-2007, 09:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Danny R Newbie Trainer Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2	Re: Squat Estimate.. I would of thought that 140kg would be good enough for a good few years mate! What sort of deal did you get on one if you don't mind me asking? Danny

26-11-2007, 10:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
matokane going for it!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North West Posts: 388	Re: Squat Estimate.. it depends on how quick you gain because i remember when i first started out about a year and a half ago i have come on loads but i recon i will be fine lol

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