Exercise Guide

Smith Chair Squat

intermediate
Exercise Visual

Smith Chair Squat

Quads Smith Machine

intermediate

Category

upper legs

Body Part

upper legs

Equipment

smith machine

Target

quads

Instructions

  1. 1

    Adjust the height of the smith machine bar to a comfortable position.

  2. 2

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.

  3. 3

    Place the barbell across your upper back, resting it on your traps.

  4. 4

    Engage your core and keep your chest up as you slowly lower your body by bending your knees and hips.

  5. 5

    Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.

  6. 6

    Pause for a moment, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

GlutesQuadsHamstringsCalves