Normal Squat Smith Machine
Primary muscles: Quadriceps, Glutes
Secondary muscles: Hamstrings, Calves, Core
Machine
Machine
How to do the Normal Squat Smith Machine
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart holding Machine, toes pointed slightly outward.
- Brace your core and keep your chest tall as you push your hips back and bend your knees.
- Lower until your thighs are parallel to the floor (or as low as your mobility allows), keeping your knees tracking over your toes.
- Drive through your heels to return to the starting position and repeat.
Form tips
- Keep your chest tall and your weight in your heels throughout the movement.
- Ensure your knees track over your toes and don't cave inward.
- Descend to at least parallel or deeper for full range of motion.
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