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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Quads

Equipment Required

Smith Machine

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Squat

Secondary Muscles

Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves

Exercise Description

The smith machine squat builds serious quad strength while giving you extra stability. Perfect for beginners learning proper squat form or advanced lifters pushing heavy weight safely.

How To

1. Set the smith machine bar at shoulder height and load your weight plates securely. 2. Position yourself under the bar with feet shoulder-width apart, bar resting on your upper traps. 3. Unlock the smith machine squat bar by rotating it and take a small step forward. 4. Lower down by pushing your hips back and bending your knees until thighs are parallel to the floor. 5. Drive through your heels to stand back up and complete your smith machine squat rep.

Form Tips

• Keep your chest up and core tight throughout the entire smith machine squat movement. • Don't let your knees cave inward - push them out in line with your toes. • Keep most of your weight on your heels, not your toes during the smith machine squat. • Go down slow and controlled, then explode up with power.

Common Mistakes

• Leaning too far forward during the smith machine squat instead of sitting back into your hips. • Not going deep enough - your thighs should hit parallel to the floor. • Using the smith machine squat as a crutch and relying too much on the rails for balance.

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