I fell off my gym game but benching 295 on a smith machine isnt the same as benching 295 for real
if you not really benching with any real static or tension,....
plus, it is better to use a smith machine.
if you do not use standard Olympic size equipment, and are traveling to gyms that do.
I use the smith machine to transition to Olympic style equipment from old style equipment before standards.
as a matter of fact, I still like my older bench.
not those egghead software designed by a fukk'n nerd who never lifted ass equipment.
plus I never had or will use a spotter.
So, I use the smith machine and used it to my advantage.
Art Barr