Guest guest Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 The answer to that question is you can not really use a machine for Olympic lifts. The forces you to lift in a strict up and down motion..The C & J and snatch are not a direct up and down motion. In fact I can't even fathom trying to get underneath a smith machine bar and trying to catch it. Also there is far less resistance(easier to lift the bar) on a machine then on a free bar. My recommendation would be to find another gym and a weightlifting coach to do the type of lifting you are looking to do. Tim da Silva Attleboro, Ma. USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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