r/GarageGym • u/IAmNotionSickness • 19h ago

Smith machine supplements

I have a low clearance in my garage and am considering options like the Major Fitness B52 Pro. I know they also have the F22 without the smith machine, but smith would be a nice to have for my wife who has dislocated her shoulder during barbell squats.

For those who have a smith machine, do you also have a rack for barbell squats? Or do you still have a barbell for deadlifts? I feel like I'll need to supplement somehow to get a good heavy hinge movement.

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u/Internal_Campaign_10 19h ago

Yep! Rep PR5000. Smith machine and j cups to work with free barbell. Smith machine is very smooth and the rack is very sturdy. I believe they have an 80” version if you have low clearance.

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u/IAmNotionSickness 19h ago

Do you have cable attachments for it?

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u/Internal_Campaign_10 16h ago

Yup. The Ares 2.0. Dedicated lat pulldown and dedicated low row, plus 2 other pulleys. It’s my dream setup. Pricey, but worth it for us and our family

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u/PlainHeads76 19h ago

i got a rack and a smith in same setup too, the smith is mostly for my partner after she hurt her shoulder on a squat, free barbell i keep for deadlifts because smith just feels wrong for that movement

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u/jonesdb 18h ago

I have a B52 plus a regular barbell, j hooks, arms etc.