Smith Machine Squat

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Smith Machine Squat is a beginner compound push using smith machine. It loads Quadriceps.

Smith Machine Squat demonstration — Demonstration clip from FitSync’s bundled exercise-media index (third-party set, same as the app).

Muscles worked

Primary: Quadriceps
Secondary: Glutes, Hamstrings, Abs

Setup

Set smith machine and take a stance you can own. Brace before you descend.

How to do it

Sit between the hips and knees together. Load Quadriceps through the whole foot.
Drive up to a tall lockout without dumping the knees in.

Coaching cues

Knees track over the toes.
Stay braced from unrack to rack.

Common mistakes

Knees caving. Push the floor apart; reduce the load.
Collapsing the chest. Big breath and a proud torso.

Related lifts

Assault Bike Quadriceps
Barbell Back Squat Quadriceps
Barbell Box Squat Quadriceps
Barbell Bulgarian Split Squat Quadriceps
Barbell Front Squat Quadriceps
Barbell Reverse Lunge Quadriceps

MyCoach programs the Smith Machine Squat into your plan, tracks every set, and answers “am I doing this right?” with your real numbers.

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