Slanted Smith Machine?

[~attrACTION~]

Okay, so I am planning on purchasing some gym equipment. I found this ad in CraigsList for a Smith Machine:

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/9451/smithaduo5.jpg
(I took a screenshot, and edited out the contact details)

If you take a look at the pictures, the rack appears slanted. I've never seen or used a slanted Smith Machine.

Is it any different, or much the same?

 

[blinkwatt]

Is it any different, or much the same?

They are pretty much the same.

 

[~attrACTION~]

They are pretty much the same.

So, when you're doing squats for example, it doesn't feel any different?

Thanks though, I thinking I'm leaning towards buying the machine.

 

[blinkwatt]

So, when you're doing squats for example, it doesn't feel any different?

Thanks though, I thinking I'm leaning towards buying the machine.

It does at first,but after a few weeks you get used to it.

 

[EFFORT]

If your going to buy something for a home gym then buy a power rack

 

[donjuanjovi]

If your going to buy something for a home gym then buy a power rack

I agree. They're much more versitile than a smith machine. Cheaper too.

 

[John_Galt]

http://slo.craigslist.org/spo/296776850.html

Looks good. Most of the smiths I've seen have had a slight slant.

It's a good deal, I might give tyler a call today.

 

[spesmilitis]

free weight exercises >>> smith machine exercises

Apparently the only benifit of a smith machine is that its safer.
I don't think so http://www.sherdog.net/forums/showthread.php?t=521731&highlight=smith+machine

 

[~attrACTION~]

Thanks guys. Cool, I'll get used to the slant then.

As for safety, I'm pretty sure it's safe. That's an interesting thread though.

I was thinking about a Power Rack, can I use that for squats?