Tuesday, December 21, 2010

FITNESS Q & A

Your Question:  

Should squats and overhead presses be done on a smith machine or a power rack? 

Answer: 

Either can be used effectively... it’s a matter of preference more than anything with the exception that more advanced body building and power lifting would warrant the use of the power rack system because of the non- restricted movement of the barbell throughout the range of motion.
For general strength and conditioning purposes either apparatus can be highly effective.    

1 comment:

  1. That's interesting, given that Big Vanilla Arnold does not have a power rack and refuses to purchase anything that would give the gym the appearance of anything remotely related to heavier weightlifting and bodybuilding.

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