We can use a smith machine for a variety of leg exercises to develop the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves. If you want to put mass on your lower body, the smith machine is a welcomed addition to any home gym muscle building program. One such exercise that benefits from using a smith machine is […]
Are you on a quest for bigger calves, searching for more exercise options to isolate the calf muscle? The smith machine could very well be the answer to your problem. Using a smith machine for calf raises is helpful for those who… Train in a home gym and not wanting to purchase a specific calf […]
Reducing anxiety isn’t often the first reason we believe that increasing physical activity is a good idea. In a vain thought, we exercise because we want to look our best for other people. In a healthier perspective, we exercise because we want to improve our physical health, either to reduce pain or to prevent or […]
We live our lives in a box. As great as it is to be inside of a gym featuring high technology equipment, sometimes we just need to get outside and breathe in the fresh air. There are several places that make for a fantastic outdoor workout and the beach is at the top of the […]
Need a break from using a free weights for lower body training? Limited on time and need to change exercises quickly to complete your workout? Performing a leg workout with a smith machine with both. Even if a smith machine is the only piece of gym equipment available for your workout, you can still blest […]
The Donkey Calf Raise When someone asks you what muscle you are training for the day, how often do you answer with “I’ve got a hardcore calf workout planned!” The calf muscle is a finisher for most workout programs by either using the standing calf raise or seated calf raise machine. Training calves almost seems […]
If you want big-powerful legs then you need to make squatting a regular part of your workout routine. We know the barbell squat is a compound exercise that works the entire lower body and isometrically contracts the abdominals, lower back, lats, traps, and more. It is one of the most anabolic exercises you can perform […]
The Calves are perhaps one of the most stubborn muscle groups on the body. Many suffer from small calf muscles because of genetics, while others suffer from a lack of frequency, intensity, and workout variation. If you have small calves stemming from the training related issues, we have a workout that you can use in […]
Think you need big calves to hit bombs like Phil? Think again. While Phil jokes about his calves being responsible for maintaining distance even in his 50s, his training program is more comprehensive than that. While I’m sure his special coffee blend helped, it is his comprehensive approach to health and fitness that prepared Phil […]
Have you ever looked at a smith machine and thought maybe, just maybe, you could use it for a leg press? Have you seen people perform a vertical leg press on YouTube but don’t have this piece of fitness equipment? Are you trying to get creative in your home gym and add more leg exercises […]