Jack La Lenny is the “parent” of this famous simulator, without which no even the smallest gym is now complete. However, Smith’s simulator is called so precisely because his “debut” took place in the distant fifties in a gym owned by Rudy Smith. By the end of the fifties, the simulator began to take the first steps to its worldwide fame, being sold in the USA. And nowadays without this machine it is impossible to imagine any self-respecting gym.
What is this simulator
This outlandish device consists of a neck with hooks, guides along which the neck moves, and stops. This is a required kit for this simulator. Some time ago, a “walking” bar was included in the simulator kit - this should not be. It is important that Smith's simulator is designed so that the bar is in a strictly horizontal position, which, for example, allows you to perform a bench press with one hand if desired.
Appointment of the simulator
Smith's simulator is designed to perform movements with limited amplitude, such is its design. Limiters, in fact, serve to “truncate” the amplitude. The main idea of ​​this machine is to ensure weight stability with significant weight. Training in limited amplitude becomes effective when using a weight that exceeds the usual indicators for a person. It is also remarkable that when working with this device, insurance is not needed, since its role rests entirely with the limiters. Thanks to these essential elements, the load will not drop too low and will not crush the person.
Some athletes mistakenly believe that the Smith simulator does not develop strength indicators. Using the bench press as an example, you can see that the limiters can be set so that the main force, that is, the bench itself, falls on the upper part of the amplitude of movement. This point is called "dead", on it the projectile is "stuck" the easiest. By lowering the bar to the limiters, and then squeezing after a pause per second, the athlete is not only psychologically preparing to overcome the “dead center”, but also makes the muscles of the arms and chest stronger due to static stress.
People who want to keep track of their shape, but who are unable to regularly
attend sports centers, universal simulators will help you achieve your goal. The uniqueness of these machines is that they are suitable for absolutely everyone. All of them are equipped with a very flexible training program, which allows both an experienced athlete and a novice amateur to engage in them, having previously set individual parameters.
Multifunctional simulator may have different equipment. It may include a treadmill and an exercise bike, a rowing machine and power load handling units, and many other options. Their effectiveness is undeniable, because with a limited time period they allow you to load a variety of muscle groups. Control over your condition during training can be entrusted to the built-in computers that many models are equipped with. The computer display will inform you of the time spent on the exercise, the heart rate, the number of calories burned, and will report many other useful information.
Currently, the range of exercise equipment and sports equipment is very large. Therefore, deciding where to buy a simulator, you only need to choose between ordinary sports shopping or buying in an online store. Actually, the first and second options have their pros and cons. Choosing a simulator in a sports salon, the buyer has the opportunity to examine everything, try it, clearly estimate the dimensions of the installation, but it will take time to choose the right simulator. Using the services of an online store, you can save time by scrolling through the catalog of goods and using filters. Here you can familiarize yourself with the description for each installation and select the appropriate one, and then only expect an early delivery.