How to Buy a Smith Machine
Invented in the 1950s by Jack LaLanne, Smith machines are weight racks that have a barbell designed to vertically slide on steel runners or linear bearings. Designed primarily for squat and bench-press exercises, the rail guides and built-in safety catches make it possible to safely perform these exercises without a spotter. Other exercises for a Smith machine include inverted rows, shoulder press, shrugs, inclined and declined bench presses, and pull-ups.
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Instructions
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Visit bigfitness.com/cosmma.html to see a variety of Smith machines.
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Click on a machine you would like more information about.
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Click on the various tabs underneath the photo and price to obtain information and specifications of the selected machine.
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Go back to the previous page and repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you have investigated all of the machines of interest.
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Select the machine you would like to purchase.
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Enter the desired quantity and click "Add to Cart."
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Enter the requested shipping and billing information, then click "Continue."
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Review the product, shipping and billing information, and click "Send Order."
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Print the confirmation page for your records.
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Tips & Warnings
Using a Smith machine for squat and bench-press exercises prohibits the use of stabilization muscles, making the exercises less effective than those performed on free-weight racks.
