[jjsheridan5]

I think that either you are getting numbers mixed up, or a smith machine is much different than actual squats.

A smith machine is much different, since you can use leverage (in addition to the obvious fact that you don't have to stabilize the weight). I don't know if there is any conversion out there, but I was shocked at how relatively easy 200-225 pound deep squats were on the Smith relative to free weights. I stopped using it though, because your knees can get trapped in the wrong position, very easily.

Congrats on the 225, by the way, since I assume it was a real squat if it was in competition. Impressive at any weight, much less the 148 class.

[death2tyrants]

A smith machine is much different, since you can...

Thanks for the info. I was trained to be a powerlifter from the get-go so I never used a smith machine.

Congrats on the 225.

Thanks. It was during a raw meet. I always prefer raw meets over traditional meets where a powerlifting suit is used. Getting into and out of those powerlifting suits is a workout in and of itself.