Smith Full Squat
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Smith Full Squat is a lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings. It provides a controlled environment to perform squats, allowing for a focused and safe workout, especially beneficial for beginners or those looking to improve form.
How to do it
- Position the bar of the Smith Machine at shoulder height.
- Step under the bar, place it across your upper back, and grasp it with both hands.
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and lower your body by bending the knees and hips until thighs are parallel to the floor.
- Press through your heels to return to the starting position, keeping your back straight.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Erector Spinae Gastrocnemius Hamstrings
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