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Instructions:

  • 1Stand in the Smith machine with the bar resting across your upper back and shoulders
  • 2Back off from the rack, positioning your feet at shoulder width with toes pointing slightly out
  • 3Bend at the knees and hips to lower your body as if sitting down
  • 4Continue until your thighs are parallel to the floor
  • 5Return to the starting position by straightening your hips and knees

Tips:

  • Keep the weight of your body through your heels, not on your toes
  • Keep your back straight and chin up during the exercise
  • Never let your knees go over your toes
  • Ensure your movement is slow and controlled not to strain your joints

Smith Squat Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs