A machine specifically built to help you squat, shoulder press, bench press, deadlift (and more!) with the added support of a railing system.
A Smith machine is designed with a barbell secured to two steel rails, which only allows the Smith machine bar weight to slide up and down.
Also built into the sliding bar is a hook system that connects to a number of slots or posts on the frame itself, allowing you to rest the weight at your desired height.
BENEFITS
Stability
With free weights, you have to support all the weight alone and maintain your balance.
But with the Smith machine, you don’t need to worry about keeping your balance.
There’s no chance of falling backward, forward, or to the side. It makes it much easier to focus on the exercise.
Easy for Beginners
This is one of the main reasons that so many people opt for Smith machine squats and rows.
you can perform the exercise even if you’ve never squatted, lunged, or rowed before.
you can focus on developing the correct posture and form throughout the exercise.
Smith machines are generally very safe
At any point in your exercise, if you’re struggling or stumbling, you can rack the weight safely.
It’s a great fail-safe mechanism that will allow even newbies and solo trainees.
