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Originally Posted by Ali M  LOL!!!!!!!! some of the top pro's use the smith machine for squats mate, as it can help put more emphises on the hams and glutes. Also the smith machine allows for better form.
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The smith machine is the worst piece of equipment known to man. Its utter utter shit. It doesn't allow for better form in fact its the total opposite and absolutely ensures poor form as its a totally unnatural and restricted movement.
For example you bench press in an arch not a vertical line. Its also a nice short cut to injuries. The unnatural movement and the 'support' reduces the development of stabilising muscles. When you then proceed to a more natural movement your body has not developed adequately to cope. A quality weightlifting exercise mimicks a natural movement, the biggest criticism of upright rows for example is that they do not. Please don't use the smith machine.