Are Smith Machines Overrated? | GymCrafter Podcast Ep. 28

Everywhere you look lately, someone is releasing a Smith machine or some variation. They might just be the most common new release of 2024 and 2025. So should you get one for your garage gym, or are they overrated? That's what I cover in this episode of the GymCrafter podcast!

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0:00 Intro

1:22 Overview

1:52 Carbon vs. Macro Factor diet app comparison

5:03 What is "overrated"?

8:14 Bar path

11:20 Form issues

12:32 Imbalances

14:19 Duplicate exercises

15:22 Bar quality

17:08 Wrist positions

19:55 Convenience

22:18 Safety & ease of use

23:45 Bodybuilding training

26:56 Exercise variety

27:55 Older training populations

30:00 Summary

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