What are the strength training machines

Apr 28,2025

Strength training equipment mainly includes dumbbells, kettlebells, integrated trainers, grip strength machines, arm strength machines, etc. They can target different muscle groups for efficient training. According to the use of the scene and training goals, can be combined with the following classification selection.

Basic Free Weight Machines
Dumbbells: the most flexible and widely applicable equipment, suitable for full-body training (e.g. chest bench press, shoulder press, back rowing, etc.), with materials such as plastic-dipped, rubber-coated and plated, and the weight can be adjusted according to demand.
Kettlebells: suitable for explosive force and endurance training (such as swinging, squatting), soft body rubberized models are safer and suitable for home use.
Arm Strength Machine/Grip Strength Machine: for small arm muscle groups, can improve grip strength and endurance, portable and suitable for daily fragmentation training.
Comprehensive training equipment
Multi-functional strength trainer: integrated squat rack, tension system and other functions, suitable for the whole body large muscle group training, support the weight adjustment and movement diversification.
Smith machine: rail design to improve safety, suitable for squatting, bench press and other complex movements, suitable for advanced users.
Suspension training belt: the use of self-weight training core and stability, portable and suitable for home use.
Specialized training equipment
Shoulder Lift Trainer: Strengthens deltoids and obliques, simulates the power change curve to improve training efficiency.
Olympic Seated Shoulder Pusher: targeting biceps and deltoids, suitable for fine-tuning training.
Gantry/Priest's Chair: Train your arms with ropes and fixed angles to minimize movement compensation.
Suggestions for selection
Priority for home use: choose small, adjustable equipment (e.g. adjustable dumbbells, suspension training bands).
Material and weight: dip plastic dumbbells environmental protection and non-slip, rubberized models durable; novice recommended to start with a light weight, gradually advanced.