Tag: smith machine

No Smith Machine? The DIY Guide That Will Take Care of Your Guided Lifts

Smith machine training is one of the most divisive topics in fitness.…

Master the Sissy Squat: Boost Quads, Glutes & Core Strength

Unleashing the power of your lower body requires more than just squats…

Tom Miller, CSCS

Smith Machine Good Mornings: Target Your Hamstrings & Glutes

As a personal trainer with over 30 years of experience, I've lost…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

12 Best Smith Machine Leg Exercises + Workouts

The Smith machine is an incredibly effective tool for building the body…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Smith Machine vs. Free Weight Power Rack: Pros and Cons and The Better Choice

The gym is like a jungle, but instead of trees and vegetation,…

Vidur Saini

Smith Machine Upright Row: Build Shoulders & Back Strength

A variation of a hotly debated exercise, Smith Machine Upright Row are a…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Smith Machine Hack Squat: Build Strong Legs and Glutes Fast!

Abbreviated from the name of its inventor George Hackenschmidt - Estonian Strongman…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Ultimate Smith Machine Squat: Target Quads, Glutes & More!

Commonly criticized for not being a freeweight squat, Smith machine squats deserve…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Smith Bench Press: Build Chest, Shoulders & Triceps Strength

The freeweight barbell bench press may be hailed as the king of…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Smith Machine Deadlift: Target Hamstrings, Glutes, and More!

Deadlifts are one of the most popular (and badass) exercises of all…

Vidur Saini

Smith Machine Close Grip Bench Press: Build Upper Body Strength

"I don't like to train arms," said no one ever. Although most…

Vidur Saini

How Much Does a Smith Machine Bar Weigh? — Explained

The Smith machine bar weight varies by gym, but it is usually…

Vidur Saini

15 Best Smith Machine Exercises For Building a Jacked Physique

The Smith machine is arguably the most controversial workout machine. It’s often…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Smith Machine Kneeling Rear Kick: Target Your Glutes Effectively!

The Smith machine kneeling rear kick is a great exercise for building…

Dr. Malik

Smith Machine Underhand Yates Row: Build Your Back Muscles

Named after 6x Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates, the smith machine underhand Yates…

Dr. Malik

Smith Machine Seated Overhead Press: Build Strong Shoulders!

If you look around most gyms, seldom will you find the freeweight…

Dr. Malik

Smith Machine Bent-Knee Good Morning for Stronger Glutes & Hamstrings

The Smith machine bent-over row is a very effective isolation exercise for…

Dr. Malik

Target Your Forearms: Behind-the-Back Smith Machine Curl

The behind-the-back- Smith machine wrist curl is an isolation exercise for building…

Dr. Malik