The Difference Between The Squat Cage And A Smith Machine

Q: Okay, here's my question: Squat cage or smith machine? Since they can basically be used for the same exercises, what are the pros and cons of each. I was trying to equip a good home gym and looking to get a squat cage, but realized it opened a whole big debate among people in the gym. A: It's a great question and one I've never pondered because I've always worked out in a gym. I know that I use both, but if I had to choose... I think that the Smith machine is more versatile since you can do chest and legs there. You can do them in a squat cage, but you may as well not have a cage. Having both would be my pick, but if you didn't have room for both, I'd say Smith is more ...