There are so many pieces of equipment you can use while working out in a gym, so choosing the best one for you could be a little hard. But one of the best equipment you can use is called a power smith machine which has so many benefits, and offers you a variety of exercises in just one machine. Here are various tips on using this machine.

Essential Exercises

Doing squats is the first thing you can do with this machine which would target your glutes, hamstring and also your quadriceps. To do this, you need to stand under the bar with your feet shoulder-width apart from each other. After that, lower your body by bending your knees and also hips while making sure that your back is straight. Then, lift the weight vertically, lower yourself again, and repeat.

Bench presses is another type of essential exercise you can do with this machine which would build your muscle mass and also your chest strength. To do this, lie under the bar on the bench, grip the bar with your hands a little bit wider than the width of your shoulders, lower the weight to your chest, push it, and repeat.

Next type of exercise you could do with a power smith machine is rows which would target your back muscles, including the rhomboids and lats. To do this, you need to pull the bar to your lower chest, and then squeeze the blades of your shoulders, and then lower the bar again with control. The fixed path on this machine would help maintain a proper form while you’re doing your exercise every day.

Safety Tips

Other than tips on exercises you could do with this machine, let’s also talk about ensuring your safety while using it. These tips would help you to make sure you don’t get any injuries while exercising. The first safety tip is make sure that you always have the safety catches and set them at a proper height to make sure the weight wouldn’t fall on you.

The next tip is make sure that you always keep a proper form. Power smith machine is already fixed on its plane of motions, so all you need to do is align yourself with the fixed path of the machine. Last but not least, if you are just getting started, make sure that you start with lighter weights.