Why are women obsessed with Smith Machines? Everyday I see some

>>38008498
dumd trainer told them to do it. idk

What is the smith machine good for anyway? Or is it just inferior because you can do the freeweights version of the exercise.

>>38009305
Calf raises

>>38009305
horizontal rows and manlet/lanklet pullups

>>38009305
Smith machines are dangerous m8. I've been injured twice on them and I have stayed away from it since.

First injury was a cartilage tear in my knee. Needed surgery to fix that up.

Second injury was my chest because the machine seemed more heavy on one side than the other despite equal plates.

Been doing freeweights and no injury and I'm lifting more than ever.

>>38009305
HEAVY pulls like shrugs, rows and maybe even deadlifts

>>38009394
How the fuck do you deadlift in a smith machine

>>38009542

By deadlifting. The technique is very slightly different (moreso if you're stuck with a smith machine that has an angled bar path) but its basically the same movement.

Not particularly useful except for a handful of weird scenarios, but the movement is definitely doable.

>>38009568
But the bar is so fucking thick. How do you manage heavy deadlifts?

>>38009612

It's actually not as hard as it seems. Yes, the bar is thicker and that makes the grip more difficult. But it also can't roll, which makes gripping it easier.

Definitely helps if you have gorilla mitts though.