Smith Machines

Smith Machines

If you’re ready to start making real progress with your workouts, Smith machines are a great way to increase your weight bearing capacity both in the gym and at home. A safe way to focus on most major muscle groups, you’ll get a fantastic return on investment with a multi-use machine that you can rely on on arm and leg-day alike.

Read on to learn more about our favourite ways to incorporate Smith machines into our regular workouts and the most commonly asked questions we get from customers like you each day.

Common Uses for the Smith Gym Machine

Whether you’re a gym pro or you’re slowly getting back into a fitness routine after some time away from the gym, Smith machines are a fantastic way to work multiple muscle groups, safely increase your weight load, and help you keep your form in check when working out alone.

1. Beginner Smith Machine Uses: Whether you’re working out at home or in the gym, a Smith Machine is an excellent way to protect yourself from injury and keep your form in check when you’re first learning the ropes. Basic exercises that target your largest muscle groups, like squats, chest presses, and deadlifts, are a great way to get used to the motions and limitations of a Smith Machine in the beginning.
2. Experienced Smith Machine Users: Ready to take it up a notch? Even though the Smith machine works on a vertical axis, you can still use it to safely target smaller muscle groups and increase your weight bearing capacity each week. We love going full multi-use with the Smith Machine and recommend Donkey Kicks, Split Squats, and Calf Raises to get into those smaller muscle groups.

Once you’re familiar with the functions of a Smith machine and confident in navigating its number of uses, we know you’ll start seeing it as one of your favourite pieces in the gym. Read on to review some of the questions we get asked each day about using and investing in a great Smith Machine.