Exercise Details
Body Part
Upper Legs
Equipment
Smith Machine
Target Muscle
Quads
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How to Perform
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.
Secondary Muscles
gluteshamstringscalves
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