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Functional Trainer Buying Guide: How to Choose One for a Commercial Gym

Functional Trainer Buying Guide: How to Choose One for a Commercial Gym A functional trainer is two adjustable cable pulleys on one frame, and it is the single most requested piece of strength equipment in a small gym. Members use it for everything from cable flies to lat pulldowns to face pulls, which is exactly […]

Smith Machine Squat vs Barbell Squat: Which Should Your Gym Offer?

Smith Machine Squat vs Barbell Squat: Which Should Your Gym Offer? The honest answer is both — but if you only have room or budget for one, it depends entirely on who your members are and how much coaching time you have. A barbell squat is the better strength-builder. A smith machine squat is the […]