For years, Smith machines have littered the floor of commercial gyms. If you are unfamiliar with this piece of equipment or have never used one, it is simply a fixed barbell with steel rails and ...

The Smith machine doesn’t get much love at the gym ... make a move easier or harder or to easily change from an inverted row to an assisted pullup. Finally, the Smith is great for training ...

Ever wondered about that massive machine with a sliding barbell at the gym? Allow us to introduce you to the Smith machine. Despite being a staple in most gyms, this behemoth can be intimidating ...

But there’s another, more heavyweight barbell row you can do. Meet the Pendlay row, a favorite of Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. The Pendlay row builds on the barbell ...

The Pendlay row versus barbell row: which is better for building muscle? Below, we cover the benefits of both rowing techniques, how to do them with proper form and which one comes out on top.