If you haven't realized it yet, there are a ton of squat variations. One of the many variations is the Smith Machine squat, and if you're just beginning to get into strength training, it can be a ...

One way to ramp up a traditional squat is by adding weight with the help of a squat machine. But with so many different types of squat machines at the gym, it can be hard to know which ones to use — ...

If you have ever been to your local gym, you would have noticed a piece of equipment that often goes overlooked among the rows of gleaming dumbbells and towering squat racks—the Smith machine. It sits ...

The Smith machine doesn’t get much love at the gym these days. Many fitness experts advocate free weights instead because they’re more functional and work your joint stabilizers more. But the Smith ...

The gym can be a confusing, intimidating place. Unless we’re booked into a class, many of us will spend our gym hour on the treadmill or cross trainer. It’s not because we don’t know that the rest of ...

Ever wondered about that massive machine with a sliding barbell at the gym? Allow us to introduce you to the Smith machine. Despite being a staple in most gyms, this behemoth can be ...

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