If you haven't realized it yet, there are a ton of squat variations. One of the many variations is the Smith Machine squat, and if you're just beginning to get into strength training, it can be a ...

Ever wondered about that massive machine with a sliding barbell at the gym? Allow us to introduce you to the Smith machine. Despite being a staple in most gyms, this behemoth can be ...

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, ...

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 — ...

If you have ever been to your local gym, you would have noticed a piece of equipment that often goes overlooked among the rows of gleaming dumbbells and towering squat racks—the Smith machine. It sits ...

Squats of any type, whether with free weights or on a Smith machine, can be dangerous if they're performed incorrectly. The most common free-weight mistake people make is leaning their upper body too ...

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In a recent YouTube video, Eric Janicki ranked every major leg day exercise, sharing which are the best—and worst—for building lower-body muscles. Janicki is a bodybuilder, fitness coach, and owner of ...