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09NovNovember 9, 2026

Leg Extension and Curl Machines for Home Gyms: How to Choose

A leg extension and curl machine trains your quads and hamstrings from one seat. For a home gym, that's two machines' worth of leg work in one footprint. The right one depends on six things: whether you need a full machine or a bench attachment, weight stack or plates, seated or lying curl, the floor space you've got, how the machine is built and adjusts, and your budget. This guide walks through each one, with real specs from the four options...

By MAXUM Fitness TeamFitnessAB5, FID-400, LEC2, LEC3, leg curl, leg extension

23OctOctober 23, 2026

Smith Machine Hip Thrust: Setup, Form and Bar Height

A Smith machine hip thrust is a hip thrust done with the bar locked into guide rails. You sit on the floor with your upper back against a bench, rest the bar across your hips, and drive it up with your glutes, with help from your hamstrings. Because the bar runs on rails, you never have to roll a loaded barbell over your legs or balance it during the set, and you can rotate it back onto the hooks at...

By MAXUM Fitness TeamFitness

20AugAugust 20, 2026

What’s Actually Inside the MAXUM Mutant Arms™ Dual-Ratio Head?

You've probably already read the main Mutant Arms™ post - full articulation, a true 1:1 cable option next to the standard 2:1, a direct swap onto your MAXUM X Series or SX2 rack. That's the what, This one's about the why. Specifically, what's going on inside the Mutant Arm pulley system that makes this functional trainer attachment feel smooth on day one and still smooth years later. Pulleys Aren't an Afterthought Here Cable machines live and...

By MAXUM Fitness TeamFitness

29AprApril 29, 2026

MAXUM Mutant Arms™: The Articulating Cable Arm Upgrade for Your Home Gym

If you already own a MAXUM X Series or SX2 rack, the Mutant Arms™ are the single biggest upgrade you can make to it. These patent-pending articulating cable arms attach directly onto your existing MAXUM rack, and give you something no stock arm configuration can: full horizontal and vertical motion, a dedicated true 1:1 cable attachment point, and access to dozens of exercises that were previously off-limits. Whether you're chasing hypertrophy, rehabbing an injury,...

By MAXUM Fitness TeamFitness

09MarMarch 9, 2026

Smith Machine Bearings vs Bushings: What Makes a Smith Machine Feel Smooth

A smooth Smith Machine should feel solid from the very first rep. The bar should travel in a controlled, consistent path. That means no grinding, no catching, no hesitation when the weight gets heavy. If you’re thinking about the machine instead of your form, something’s off. But what actually makes a Smith Machine feel smooth? It’s not the weight stack or how polished the bar looks. The real difference comes down to the hardware inside, specifically, whether the system runs on...

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How to Build a Home Gym in Your Basement

05MarMarch 5, 2026

How to Build a Functional Home Gym in Your Basement

If you’re serious about training, your basement might be the most underrated space in your house. Learning how to build a home gym in your basement isn’t about filling the room with random equipment. It’s about building a focused, durable setup that supports real strength, conditioning, and long-term progress. No commute. No waiting on equipment. Just you and the work! Keep reading to learn more. Step 1: Space Planning Basements come with unique considerations. Ceiling height is usually lower, so measure carefully before...

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19JanJanuary 19, 2026

How to Build a Complete Home Gym Under $3,000

Building an effective home gym doesn’t require a massive budget or a warehouse-sized space. With smart choices and a focus on versatile, high-quality equipment, believe it or not, you can put together a complete home gym under $3,000 that covers strength, hypertrophy, and general fitness! This guide focuses on smart, performance-driven choices to help you build a complete home gym under $3,000—using reliable MAXUM Fitness equipment designed to support real training. 1. Start with the Foundation Every good home gym starts with a...

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19JanJanuary 19, 2026

Best Functional Trainer Attachments for Smarter, Stronger Training

A functional trainer is only as good as the attachments you run on it. The frame and stacks matter, sure—but the real versatility comes from what you clip into the carabiners. Choosing the right functional trainer attachments is key. This means everything from smarter loading, better joint positions, and cleaner movement patterns. After all, you don’t want to just be doing cable curls! This blog is a breakdown of the most useful attachments, how to use them properly, and why they...

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07JanJanuary 7, 2026

How to Build and Winterize a Garage Gym in Canada

Building a garage gym in Canada is one of the smartest moves a fitness enthusiast can make, especially when winter weather can wreck your commute and kill your motivation. A well-designed space lets you train on your schedule, no matter how cold it gets outside, and with the proper setup and a smart plan to winterize your garage gym, you’ll stay consistent and comfortable year-round. Whether you’re outfitting your first home gym or upgrading an existing one, this guide walks you...

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18DecDecember 18, 2025

Season’s Greetings from MAXUM Fitness

As the snow starts falling and the holiday lights twinkle, we at MAXUM Fitness want to take a moment to say a huge THANK YOU to our amazing community. This year has been incredible, filled with energy, awesome workouts, and so many fitness journeys inspired by MAXUM’s line of Smith machines and dumbbells. You Inspire Us Your dedication to a healthy lifestyle keeps us going. Whether you’re a seasoned pro...

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