With many different exercises available the york sts counter balanced smith machine is an extremely versatile option for your gym york actually started life as 2 different companies the first was established in the usa in 1932 and operated in the world of olympic weightlifting and the second was established in canada in 1936 and began developing weights and benches for use in the home key features of the york sts counter balanced smith machine linear bearings on 1 12 case hardened shafts