Smith squat

How to do it

1. 1Set up the smith machine with the barbell at an appropriate height for your squat.
2. 2Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
3. 3Position yourself under the barbell, resting it on your upper traps and shoulders.
4. 4Grip the barbell with a wide grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
5. 5Engage your core and unrack the barbell, stepping back to clear the rack.
6. 6Keeping your chest up and back straight, initiate the squat by bending at the hips and knees.
7. 7Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the ground or slightly below.
8. 8Pause for a moment at the bottom, then drive through your heels to return to the starting position.
9. 9Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.