Training
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. On the one hand, some trainers say Smith machines are non-functional and pointless. On…
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Exercise Guides
Master the Sissy Squat: Boost Quads, Glutes & Core Strength
Unleashing the power of your lower body requires more than just squats and deadlifts. The sissy squat, a classic yet often misunderstood exercise, has made a modern…
Back
Smith Machine Good Mornings: Target Your Hamstrings & Glutes
As a personal trainer with over 30 years of experience, I’ve lost count of the times I’ve read or heard that using a Smith machine is…
Training
12 Best Smith Machine Leg Exercises + Workouts
The Smith machine is an incredibly effective tool for building the body of your dreams. It was invented in the 1950s by golden-era fitness guru Jack…
Bodybuilding
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, the weight room is covered with machines and free weights. A lifter usually has…
Back
Smith Machine Upright Row: Build Shoulders & Back Strength
A variation of a hotly debated exercise, Smith Machine Upright Row are a pull-focused movement that works the traps, upper back, deltoids, and biceps all in one.…
Exercise Guides
Smith Machine Hack Squat: Build Strong Legs and Glutes Fast!
Abbreviated from the name of its inventor George Hackenschmidt – Estonian Strongman and wrestling champion from the early 20th century – the hack squat and its…
Exercise Guides
Ultimate Smith Machine Squat: Target Quads, Glutes & More!
Commonly criticized for not being a freeweight squat, Smith machine squats deserve more respect for what they offer in the way of overall leg development. So…
Chest
Smith Bench Press: Build Chest, Shoulders & Triceps Strength
The freeweight barbell bench press may be hailed as the king of chest exercises but we’d argue that Smith machine presses are better in many ways.…
Back
Smith Machine Deadlift: Target Hamstrings, Glutes, and More!
Deadlifts are one of the most popular (and badass) exercises of all time. There is something inherently sexy about lifting heavy stuff off the floor and…
Arms
Smith Machine Close Grip Bench Press: Build Upper Body Strength
“I don’t like to train arms,” said no one ever. Although most people love to work their biceps, only a fraction of them lay equal emphasis…
Bodybuilding
How Much Does a Smith Machine Bar Weigh? — Explained
The Smith machine bar weight varies by gym, but it is usually 7-30 pounds (3.1-13.6 kg). Some bars may be heavier or lighter depending on the…
Training
15 Best Smith Machine Exercises For Building a Jacked Physique
The Smith machine is arguably the most controversial workout machine. It’s often said that it’s not functional or that using one increases injury risk. Some even…
Exercise Guides
Smith Machine Kneeling Rear Kick: Target Your Glutes Effectively!
The Smith machine kneeling rear kick is a great exercise for building muscle and strength in the glutes. It’s an unconventional movement but very effective for…
Arms
Smith Machine Underhand Yates Row: Build Your Back Muscles
Named after 6x Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates, the smith machine underhand Yates row is a game changer. Typically when performing a row, an overhand grip is…
Exercise Guides
Smith Machine Seated Overhead Press: Build Strong Shoulders!
If you look around most gyms, seldom will you find the freeweight shoulder press station occupied by anyone typically other than musclebound freaks or strength athletes.…
Core
Smith Machine Bent-Knee Good Morning for Stronger Glutes & Hamstrings
The Smith machine bent-over row is a very effective isolation exercise for the glutes and hamstrings primarily, but the spinal erectors also get worked as torso…
Arms
Target Your Forearms: Behind-the-Back Smith Machine Curl
The behind-the-back- Smith machine wrist curl is an isolation exercise for building muscle and strength in the forearms/wrist flexors. Many people also do this exercise to…