smith squat

Muscles worked

How to do smith squat

1. 1 Set up the smith machine with the barbell at an appropriate height for your squat.
2. 2 Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
3. 3 Position yourself under the barbell, resting it on your upper traps and shoulders.
4. 4 Grip the barbell with a wide grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
5. 5 Engage your core and unrack the barbell, stepping back to clear the rack.
6. 6 Keeping your chest up and back straight, initiate the squat by bending at the hips and knees.
7. 7 Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the ground or slightly below.
8. 8 Pause for a moment at the bottom, then drive through your heels to return to the starting position.
9. 9 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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