The Smith machine is a piece of fitness equipment commonly found in gyms that features a barbell fixed to a squat rack, limiting movement to one single plane. “Because the bar is attached to the rack, ...

When you’re using machines, you also reduce the recruitment of the surrounding stabilizing muscles. Take bench presses: With free weights, you need to activate more of your deltoid muscles to hold the ...

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 — ...

The Smith machine is probably the most polarizing piece of gym equipment. Every cheap commercial gym has one, and it’s many folks’ introduction to squats and other barbell lifts. But it’s not a ...

Looking to upgrade your home gym setup? A Smith machine might be the most efficient way to do it. Known for its built-in safety, guided movement, and training versatility, the Gym MIKOLO Smith machine ...

Strongway Gym Supplies has announced the introduction of new strength training systems for 2025, broadening its catalogue with additions aimed at combining structural reliability, functionality, and ...