What Is a Smith Machine? How It Works and How to Use It Safely A smith machine is a strength training frame with a barbell locked onto two steel guide rails, so the bar moves only up and down on a fixed path. You load it like a free barbell, but you never have to […]
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Smith Machine vs Power Rack: Which Is Better for a Commercial Gym? If you are fitting out a commercial gym and the budget only stretches to one major strength station, the question usually comes down to this: a smith machine or a power rack. Both anchor a free-weight zone, both take up similar floor space, […]