Smith Machine Squats
- Begin by positioning yourself underneath a Smith Machine barbell. Make sure the bar is across your upper traps and NOT your neck.
- Place your feet at shoulder-width with your toes pointed slightly out. Brace your core and keep your chest up.
- Bend first at the knees then at the hips. Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel with the floor. Return to the starting position.
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Smith machine squats is a gym work out exercise that targets hamstrings and quadriceps and also involves glutes & hip flexors and hamstrings. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Cardio – road bike / cycling / riding, bodyweight side steps / lateral lunges and bosu ball static balance are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as smith machine squats. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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Coach or trainer? Turn these exercises into illustrated workout plans your clients will love – and share as printable PDFs or online. Free to use!
Curious about yoga? Our illustrated Yoga Cards deck is the perfect way to start practicing at home – no class, no studio, no experience needed. 100,000+ sold.
