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Squat – Smith machine
Squat – Smith machine uses a fixed bar path to reduce balance demands and keep reps consistent. It can be helpful when you want controlled loading and stable technique, especially under fatigue.
Instructions
Set the bar at shoulder height and step under it so it rests across the upper back. Place feet slightly in front of the body, about shoulder-width apart. Unrack the bar and brace the core. Lower into a squat by bending the hips and knees, keeping the chest upright. Push through the feet to return to the standing position.
Avoid Common Mistakes
• placing feet too close under the bar
• collapsing the knees inward
• cutting depth short without control
• using excessive load and losing technique
Variations
• with narrower or wider stance
• with limited depth
• with pause at the bottom
• slow controlled lowering
• single-leg emphasis
Type:
strength
Exercise mode:
concentric
Difficulty:
intermediate
Equipment:
smith machine