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Unread 08-22-2007, 04:25 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by mk636 View Post
Lose the Smith machine unless you are going heavy. It's not a natural movement and does not incorporate any stabilizer muscles.
I disagree - it is quite natural to push your arms out in front of your chest for lifting. The Smith may cause some undo stress on the wrists as it locks you in to a particular path of movement, but I wouldn't go so far as to say it does not incorporate stabilizers - your shoulders are still moving and your core is still under some stress in the press.
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