The Smith Machine Is No Longer a Joke. Here’s Why It Gained Respect—and How to Use It for Muscle.

The long-derided gym gear is being embraced by fitness pros for a simple reason.

6 Overlooked Pieces of Gym Equipment That Build Functional Fitness

Build functional strength and challenge your body in entirely new ways.
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I'm A Trainer, And These Are 5 Weight Machines You Should Stop Ignoring

When you think of weight machines, what's the first thing that comes to mind? For many, it's clunky gym equipment that feels like it belongs in a beginner's corner or a rehab clinic. But that ...
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Should You Use Free Weights or Machines at the Gym?

The fitness world is divided: On one side, you’ve got the purists who swear by barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells. This crew is all about functional strength—workouts that mimic real-life movements ...