Marcy Smith Machine
The Marcy Smith Machine is an all in one solution that’s a very entry level unit sold at most Costco stores across the good old USA.
The list of features on the Marcy smith is impressive at first glance and it has a lot of what you want in a smith machine such as a 7 degree action, self spotting catches on the front and a bench with leg developer station.
The problem with the Marcy is that none of the system is made of high quality parts. When you try and pack in this many features on a smith machine at this price you have to cut corners on component quality…
Marcy Smith Machine Key Features and Specs:
- “Ultra-Guide” bushings (not superior linear bearings)
- Adjustable bar catches and safety stoppers
- 6 Olympic plate storage pegs
- Includes lat bar, triceps rope, shiver bar, ankle strap, single handle and chromed V-bar
- multi-function bench included with preacher pad and Olympic sleeve
For starters, the bench on the Marcy is not what you’d call health club quality, and there’s no adjustment in the leg developer so it probably won’t fit most people who use it either.
The bushings on the smith carriage system also leave something to be desired. Once you try a smith machine with linear bearings (like a Parabody, Hoist or Body Solid), you won’t be happy with a bushing glide system because they aren’t very smooth and have a tendency to bind.
The biggest strike against the Marcy Smith Machine is that there are a limited number of catches for the weight carriage as there are only 8 latch points which limits the advantage of using a smith machine for safety.
When lifting free weights you probably won’t be able to find the right lift off point for your lifts, so what’s the point anyway?
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