Intermediate

SMITH FULL SQUAT

Upper legs
Body Part
Glutes
Target Muscle
Smith machine
Equipment
Intermediate
Difficulty
Glutes
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Est. Calories/min
5.00
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Step:1 Set up the smith machine with the barbell at shoulder height.
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Step:2 Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
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Step:3 Step under the bar and position it across your upper back, resting on your traps.
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Step:4 Grip the bar with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
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Step:5 Unrack the bar and take a step back, maintaining a stable stance.
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Step:6 Keeping your chest up and core engaged, initiate the squat by pushing your hips back and bending your knees.
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Step:7 Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as your flexibility allows.
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Step:8 Pause for a moment at the bottom, then drive through your heels to return to the starting position.
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Step:9 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
  • Warm up properly before starting
  • Maintain proper form throughout
  • Control the negative (eccentric) phase
  • Breathe out during the effort phase
  • Rest 60–90 seconds between sets
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