Smith Machine Squat: muscles worked and form

Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Smith Machine Squat, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.

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Muscles worked

Main	Quadriceps, Gluteus maximus
Also	Hamstrings

Setup

Set the feet slightly ahead of the bar so the fixed path fits your squat.

How to do it well

Set the bar on the upper back
Position the feet slightly forward
Squat to depth along the track

Common mistakes

Placing the feet too far under the bar
Cutting depth short

Similar exercises

Back Squat
Belt Squat
Bodyweight Squat
Box Jump
Broad Jump
Bulgarian Split Squat

General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.