Exercise Details
Body Part
Upper Legs
Equipment
Smith Machine
Target Muscle
Glutes
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How to Perform
1
Adjust the barbell on the smith machine to an appropriate height for your body.
2
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly pointed outwards.
3
Position yourself under the barbell, resting it on your upper traps and shoulders.
4
Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
5
Engage your core and keep your chest up as you unrack the barbell.
6
Take a step back and position your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
7
Bend your knees and lower your body down, keeping your chest up and back straight.
8
Continue descending until your thighs are parallel to the ground or slightly below.
9
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
10
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
quadricepshamstringscalves
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