squats
Does doing squats with the Smith machine instead of barbell slow down growth on your legs?
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no, most likely not but keeps your core from getting as strong.
Imo free weight squats are better
Smith machine does not work your hamstrings as much as free weight squats. However, you can work hams separately. The Smith machine will allow you to remove your back from the equation. Your back will give out well before your legs. But, if you want to put more work in on your hams, go free weight.
Do hacks and presses instead of squatting and you can still see the same amount of growth. I rotate leg workouts between hacks, Smith squat, and free weight squats depending on what I'm feeling and what is open. Sometimes I'll combine them in the same workout, but I don't see the utility of this strategy really in context of all the other exercises I do on leg day.
Do hacks and presses instead of squatting and you can still see the same amount of growth. I rotate leg workouts between hacks, Smith squat, and free weight squats depending on what I'm feeling and what is open. Sometimes I'll combine them in the same workout, but I don't see the utility of this strategy really in context of all the other exercises I do on leg day.
Cool thanks guys, just seems like my legs have been growing at a much slower rate than the rest of my body. Thanks for the info
Tanner will you take a look at my first cycle and meal plan post? I posted it under supplaments. Subject is "first cycle + help"
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