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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Smith machine often gets a bad rep in the gym, but bodybuilders are giving it the love it deserves in a recent Reddit thread, ...

Weightlifting comes easy for some, but it takes a lot of practice for others. If you're ready to progress your workouts and add some weights to your routine, you've got to learn the basics before ...

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 ...

The Smith machine doesn’t get much love at the gym these days. Many fitness experts advocate free weights instead because they’re more functional and work your joint stabilizers more. But the Smith ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. July 22, 2021 Add as a ...