Machine Exercises

the best and worst machines in a gym
The 5 Best and 5 Worst Machines at the Gym for Muscle Growth
I have a strange habit when I train at a new gym. One of the first things I do is look around at how much space is occupied by worthless... Read more...
smith machine row
The Ultimate Guide To Smith Machine Rows
Rows are a pivotal exercise in upper body strength training, particularly for targeting back muscles. Smith Machine Bent-Over Rows can be a great option for someone who doesn't have access... Read more...
smith machine shoulder press
The Comprehensive Guide to Smith Machine Shoulder Press
The shoulder press is a staple exercise in strength and conditioning programs for people looking to build some serious size on their shoulders. The Smith Machine Shoulder Press is a... Read more...
hack squat machine
Hack Squat Machine: How To, Muscles Worked, & Benefits
Alongside the leg press, hack squat machines are one of the most popular pieces of gym equipment. That said, a lot of questions also surround the hack squat, such as... Read more...
belt squats
Belt Squats: Correct Form, Benefits, & Variations
Hidden gym gems are the best. One such buried treasure is the belt squat, an underutilized but highly beneficial piece of gym equipment. One of the main reasons it's underused... Read more...
glute ham raise alternative
10 Best Glute Ham Raise Alternatives
The GHD, or glute-hamstring developer, is one of the best machines you can find in the gym to develop impressive glutes and hamstrings. If you've ever used one, you know... Read more...
reverse hyperextensions
What are Reverse Hyperextensions?
There are many exercises that are great for training your lower back, glutes, and hamstrings as a unit, which really they are. These muscles of your posterior chain form the foundation of... Read more...
reverse pec deck
Reverse Pec Deck Fly: Form, Variations, & Alternatives
Free weights get most of the love, but machines like the pec deck still have a place. The reverse pec deck isolates the rear delts and upper back in a... Read more...
close grip lat pulldown
Close Grip Lat Pulldown: Correct Form, Muscles Worked, Benefits, & 3 Variations
Baby got lats! If you want that impeccable V-shape that so many men wish to attain, you need to develop your lats, aka your wings. There are a lot of great... Read more...
smith machine bench press
Smith Machine Bench Press Form & Techniques
Smith machines all too often get a bad rap, with no exceptions for bench press. It's time to turn that paradigm around. If appropriately used, Smith machine bench presses can... Read more...