Home › Forums › Main › Training and Nutrition

Smith machine?

Thu, 01/22/2009 - 3:45pm — jeff

I have been doing inclines on the smith and lately getting shoulder pain,could it be from of lack ROM? because you are locked in.
JM=M2-198

‹ Lactic Acid and soreness Adding jumps to routine ›
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 3:51pm — MarcusWild

It's not the lack of ROM but

It's not the lack of ROM but the locked in groove that's not natural. Ditch the smith machine. It will mess up your shoulders as you're finding out.

Thu, 01/22/2009 - 4:54pm — jeff

Incline DB instead?

Incline DB instead?

Thu, 01/22/2009 - 7:35pm — MarcusWild

That's be a good option if

That's be a good option if you're worried about not having a spotter. You can always dump the dumbbells if needed.

Thu, 01/22/2009 - 8:31pm — jeff

I don't have a incline bench

I don't have a incline bench or spotters.AT what point before a meet would you stop doing auxiliary exercises?
Jeff

Fri, 01/23/2009 - 12:03am — MarcusWild

Two weeks before the meet I

Two weeks before the meet I go normal. One week before I cut weights to 50-60%. The week of the meet I don't do any.

Fri, 01/23/2009 - 10:21am — jeff

Thanks Coach............

Thanks Coach............