Smith Squat to Bench
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Smith Squat to Bench is a compound exercise focusing on strengthening the lower body, particularly targeting the quadriceps and glutes. It uses a Smith machine to guide the bar path and a bench for depth control, promoting proper squat form and reducing injury risk.
How to do it
- Position yourself under the bar on a Smith machine, feet shoulder-width apart.
- Lower your body by bending at the knees and hips until you lightly touch the bench.
- Keep the knees aligned with the toes and push through the heels to stand back up.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Erector Spinae Gastrocnemius Hamstrings