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How to do Smith Machine Squat

Primary muscle: Legs

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Smith Machine Squat start and end positionSmith Machine Squat start and end position

Step-by-step

  1. Place the bar across the back of your shoulders on your traps and position your feet shoulder-width apart and slightly forward.
  2. Rotate the bar off the hooks and keep your torso upright and chest open.
  3. Push your hips back and down to descend until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
  4. Drive through your heels to stand up and squeeze your glutes at the top.
  5. After your controlled reps, rotate the bar back onto the hooks to lock it.

Coaching tip

Position your feet slightly forward and descend under control; don't let your knees travel too far past your toes.

Caution

Skip this move or ask a professional first if you have pain or an injury in: knee, lower back. FitCi filters it out of your program automatically based on the injuries in your profile.

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