I exclusively do bulgarian split squats on the smith machine. It took me a while because i used to have major hip shift and it produced some pain, now that i overcame in, i can do to failure on the smith without having to carry a heavy ass dumbbell on my hand.
I prefer Smith machines that are vertical vs. the versions that are angled. I wish they didn't include counterweights within the frame, which lowers actual weight loaded on the bar.
@The_Modern_Meathead I agree. The counterweights just throw off my gym math. A 45 & 25 no longer equal 185 and that depends on the weight of the counterweights.
I avoided this video for weeks because the title gave me the impression you were one of those overly macho anti-smith machine people. Glad to see you're actually reasonable, will check out your channel.
Bro i saw your video on lateral raises are overrated and the exercise you told to do instead of raises i tried on myself and make my friend do the same I can't believe the exercise works best for us isolate side delt so much. Thanks ❤ I found your channel keep upload the dumbbell exercises because in my gym there are less machines.
I see the constrained bar path as a negative for the most part it’s what I hate about trying to do bench press with it and pretty much everything else The forced straight bar path is unnatural
I understand your stance with clickbait and the reasoning behind it but it leaves a bad taste in my mouth and is pushing me away. I'd rather spend time watching a more genuine content while it's still available out there.
my current stance is that clickbait titles are only inappropriate when they do not relate to the message and value of the video. getting people to click and then providing good information is not a crime, and if you like the channel (which i appreciate - thank you for your support), then you'd ideally like more people to see these videos!
using barbells or smith machine causes me left shoulder pain, but using dumbells zero pain, why? i noticed the teres major on that left side its half the size of the teres major on the right side, but any exercises i try to do to target the teres major doesnt seem to activate it at all, what could i do about this teres major inactivity?
Barbells and smith machines are fixed implements, which only act up and down, no matter which way your arms or legs are trying to move. Dumbbells can move in infinite directions, making it a lot easier for you to tell it where to go, as opposed to the barbell telling you where to go. If dumbbells work better for you, you might want to include them more in your training. Cables are also good as they basically redirect gravity wherever you like, so you can choose a pain-free angle and use that for an exercise that you normally get pain in.
This might be the best clickbait you've ever done 😭 (not that I believed it)
I exclusively do bulgarian split squats on the smith machine. It took me a while because i used to have major hip shift and it produced some pain, now that i overcame in, i can do to failure on the smith without having to carry a heavy ass dumbbell on my hand.
1:08 already convinced great job👍
I have been begging the big channels for a tutorial on exactly how to use the angled smith machine and here we are
I prefer Smith machines that are vertical vs. the versions that are angled.
I wish they didn't include counterweights within the frame, which lowers actual weight loaded on the bar.
just add more weight xD
What's counterweights? I hate those smiths that feels hard to push up, but feels easier on the eccentric.
@@heibaimao that's backward of how it should be.
@The_Modern_Meathead I agree. The counterweights just throw off my gym math. A 45 & 25 no longer equal 185 and that depends on the weight of the counterweights.
@@heibaimaothat is a defective machine.
I avoided this video for weeks because the title gave me the impression you were one of those overly macho anti-smith machine people.
Glad to see you're actually reasonable, will check out your channel.
Squat on a Smith machine is a lower back killer. Maybe I'm biased because I have lower back issues, but I'm not doing them, thank you.
Exactly!
Try sissy squats or heel elevated squats. They rely less on a hip hinge and you can use less weight, so your core and back don't need to try as hard.
Bro i saw your video on lateral raises are overrated and the exercise you told to do instead of raises i tried on myself and make my friend do the same I can't believe the exercise works best for us isolate side delt so much. Thanks ❤ I found your channel keep upload the dumbbell exercises because in my gym there are less machines.
I had my pitchfork ready.
Do you have any advice on how to get out of an Ez Bar cable overhead triceps extension without dying lol. Like getting into and out of position.
Same! Need this
i bought one just so i can do incline presses, best thing i have done
I get your reasoning for the clickbait title, but maybe putting it in quotes would've been less questionable lol
I see the constrained bar path as a negative for the most part it’s what I hate about trying to do bench press with it and pretty much everything else
The forced straight bar path is unnatural
Lifting with a barbell ain’t natural either dude
@@thenecroyeti1 ok workout with a rock then guy
I understand your stance with clickbait and the reasoning behind it but it leaves a bad taste in my mouth and is pushing me away. I'd rather spend time watching a more genuine content while it's still available out there.
Ben really been loving your content lately. But please don’t use click bait titles. Don’t become that guy…
Sadly it's the only way to get views these days and if it helps him grow his channel without affecting the actual content then I don't mind.
my current stance is that clickbait titles are only inappropriate when they do not relate to the message and value of the video. getting people to click and then providing good information is not a crime, and if you like the channel (which i appreciate - thank you for your support), then you'd ideally like more people to see these videos!
it's proper use of clickbait imho
using barbells or smith machine causes me left shoulder pain, but using dumbells zero pain, why? i noticed the teres major on that left side its half the size of the teres major on the right side, but any exercises i try to do to target the teres major doesnt seem to activate it at all, what could i do about this teres major inactivity?
Sounds like nerve damage
Barbells and smith machines are fixed implements, which only act up and down, no matter which way your arms or legs are trying to move. Dumbbells can move in infinite directions, making it a lot easier for you to tell it where to go, as opposed to the barbell telling you where to go. If dumbbells work better for you, you might want to include them more in your training. Cables are also good as they basically redirect gravity wherever you like, so you can choose a pain-free angle and use that for an exercise that you normally get pain in.
@@VitalFacets but nothing hurts me, and if it was a trapped nerve that would hurt, no?
@@edwardtye4119 yeah i just use dumbells for pressing exercises
What happens when you do wide grip pull ups? Is your left side the limiting factor?
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