Does anyone else get the same burn from the smith machine as with free weights?

[Riki246]

I dont know if anyone does get the same burn when benching but my incline and decline are amazing

 

[densone]

if u consciously contract flex as hard as you can and use a good tempo any movement will give you a massive pump

 

[JohnnySapphire]

exactly, but dont be fooled by the pump. to get big you have to lift heavy ass weight. the pump can just be a fluff workout, like doing minimal weight for high reps.

i try to avoid the smith all together as barball or dumbell will force more muscle use to balance the weights. the only thing i think i use smith for is a rare very close grip press if i dont have a spotter handy

 

[rdavis]

I prefer free weights over the smith. From what I understand free weights work more muscles trying to stabilize the weights.

 

[Br10]

Agreed with how free weights are better. Smith isn't terrible if you're already 30 sets deep and you want some safe burnout sets. I mainly use smith for shrugs n the odd burnout set