Smith Machine Squat

Muscles

Quads, Glutes

Equipment

Smith machine

Logged as

Weight and reps

How to

1. Set the bar on your upper back and feet slightly forward.
2. Unhook the bar and brace your core.
3. Squat down until your thighs are near parallel.
4. Drive back up and re-hook at the end of the set.

Form cues

• Keep your knees tracking over your toes.
• Brace your core before you unhook the bar.
• Push your hips back as your knees bend.

Common mistakes

• Feet sit directly under the bar. Walk your feet slightly forward before you squat.
• Knees travel past the toes. Sit back into your hips as you descend.
• Heels lift as the depth increases. Keep your heels planted through the bottom.

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