Machine Exercise Animations

A pin-loaded seated overhead press that drives machine handles from shoulder height to lockout on a fixed path.

A selectorized rotation station that loads the obliques while the hands stay on fixed handles and the lower body turns.

A machine leg press driven by one leg at a time, loading the quadriceps with the torso fully supported.

Standing double-pole pulls on a ski ergometer, hinging at the hips to drive both handles down past the thighs.

Flat bench press performed inside a Smith machine, where the bar runs on a fixed vertical track.

Bent-over row on a Smith machine, where the fixed bar path holds the line while you row to the torso.

A loaded standing calf raise performed under a Smith machine bar with the heels free to drop.

A close-grip bench press on the Smith machine that bias-loads the triceps — the guided take on the classic triceps mass-builder.

A decline chest press with the bar guided by a Smith machine, showing a steady descent and a controlled press back up.

A front-racked squat run on Smith machine rails, holding the torso upright so the quadriceps take the work.

An incline bench press on the Smith machine that bias-loads the upper chest — the guided take on the classic incline press.

A seated overhead press inside a Smith machine, driving the guided bar from eye level to lockout.

A seated overhead press inside a Smith machine, driven from eye level to lockout with the back on a bench.

A back-racked squat on a Smith machine, where the guided bar path removes most of the stabilizing work.

A standing barbell shrug on the Smith machine that isolates the upper traps — the guided way to load shrugs heavy and safe.

A wide-stance Romanian deadlift on the Smith machine that bias-loads the glutes and inner hamstrings — guided hip-hinge work.

Continuous stepping on a revolving staircase, driving through each step with the hip and knee extensors.

A shoulder-loaded calf machine raise with the knees straight and the heels free to drop below the platform.

Continuous rowing at a steady sustainable pace, holding one rhythm and one stroke rate for the whole piece.

A sustained run at threshold effort, fast enough to be uncomfortable but slow enough to hold for a while.

Running on a motorized treadmill at a set speed and incline, with pace controlled by the machine.

Vertical climbing on a fixed track, driving alternating arms and legs through a continuous upward stride.