Exercises by equipment
Smith machine exercises
A Smith machine holds a barbell on fixed vertical rails with hooks you can rack at any height. The guided path makes it steady for squats, presses and lunges.
Set the safety stops before you start, and position your body so the fixed bar path feels natural for your joints.
- 48Exercises
- 12Target muscles
- 8Body parts
Every smith machine exercise
48 exercises
Upper legs (12)
Chest (10)
Shoulders (7)
Back (6)
Lower legs (6)
Upper arms (4)
Lower arms (2)
Waist (1)
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Muscles you can train
Questions, answered
How many smith machine exercises are there here?
There are 48 smith machine exercises in the AltF Fitness library, each with an animated demo and coaching tips.
Which muscles can I train with a smith machine?
The exercises here target the glutes, chest (pectorals), shoulders (delts), calves, upper back and more.
Which smith machine exercises suit beginners?
Moves rated beginner friendly here include smith back shrug, smith behind neck press and smith bench press. Learn the movement with little or no load first.
Can I build a full workout around a smith machine?
Yes, if it covers the muscles you want to train. The free workout generator can build a week using only the equipment you choose.
Is this medical advice?
No. It is general fitness information for healthy adults. If you have pain, an injury or a health condition, check with a doctor or physiotherapist first.
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