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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

No hate on air squats, which are effective and useful in a pinch, but after five years of only bodyweight workouts, adding weights to my squats was a game changer. I started noticing a difference ...