Smith Machine Squat

Equipment: Smith Machine

Smith Machine Squat
Primary Muscles
  • Gluteus Maximus
  • Quadriceps
Synergistic Muscles
  • Adductor Magnus
  • Soleus

The Smith machine squat is an effective exercise for targeting your quads, hamstrings, and glutes. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Position the barbell at shoulder height and stand under it, placing it across your upper back.
  2. Grip the bar with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Unrack the bar and step back with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  4. Lower your body by bending your knees and hips, keeping your back straight and chest up.
  5. Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
  6. Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.