Smith Machine Squats
How to Do 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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Related Hamstrings And Quadriceps Exercises
Smith Machine Squats Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Smith Machine Squats targets hamstrings and quadriceps and also works glutes & hip flexors and hamstrings. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: full gym.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Cardio – elliptical machine, seated hamstring stretches and barbell high pulls. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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