Exercise Guide
Smith Chair Squat
intermediate
Exercise Visual
Smith Chair Squat
Quads • Smith Machine
intermediateCategory
upper legs
Body Part
upper legs
Equipment
smith machine
Target
quads
Instructions
- 1
Adjust the height of the smith machine bar to a comfortable position.
- 2
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
- 3
Place the barbell across your upper back, resting it on your traps.
- 4
Engage your core and keep your chest up as you slowly lower your body by bending your knees and hips.
- 5
Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
- 6
Pause for a moment, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- 7
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles
GlutesQuadsHamstringsCalves