What is a Smith machine? 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 ...

Training with free weights like a barbell and weight plates can be great for building that muscular frame you’ve always wanted, and when it comes to moving these weights in a strength-building ...

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 ...

Setting up a home gym usually means picking and choosing what equipment you can actually fit. Maybe you grab a power rack but skip the cables. Or you get dumbbells and a bench, but forget about the ...

The Best and Worst Chest Exercises, According to a Trainer originally appeared on Men's Fitness. Chest day is sacred. But if you’re just benching and hoping for the best, you’re leaving serious gains ...