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 ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever chanced a gym training session during peak hours you’ll know it’s pot luck whether you can get your hands on the equipment you’re intending to use or not. There will almost certainly be ...