Counter-Balanced Smith Machine
- Model code
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- Movement
- Smith machine
- Type
- Plate-loaded
- Muscles
- Full body
- Source page
- watsongym.co.uk/product/counter-balanced-plate-loaded-smith-machine-w… Retrieved 2026-11-09
- Note
- Watson states the bar itself weighs more and the counterweights bring what you lift down to the figure shown.
Starting weight and manufacturer load specs
Starting weight (starting resistance) is what the empty lever or sled already weighs on you before any plate is loaded, as stated by the manufacturer below with its source and date. Plate-loaded starting weight by brand
| Starting resistance | 5 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | Counter-balanced weights reduce the weight of the bar from 25 kg to 5 kg Counter-balanced bar watsongym.co.uk/product/counter-balanced-plate-loaded-smith-machine-w… Retrieved 2026-11-09 |
Measured / estimated resistance points
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Same movement at other brands
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