Making the most of the smith machine lat pulldown
If you've ever walked into a crowded gym on a Monday evening, you know the struggle of finding an open cable station, which is exactly why the smith machine lat pulldown is such a lifesaver. It's one of those moves that most people overlook because they think the Smith machine is only for squats or bench presses, but it's actually a fantastic tool for building a wider, stronger back. Since the bar moves on a fixed track, you don't have to worry about the weight swinging around like you do with a traditional cable attachment. You can just focus on the squeeze and the stretch, which is really what back training is all about anyway. ...