Strength exercise

Smith Machine Squat

How to do it

Position the bar of the smith machine across the upper traps and stand with feet set slightly forward of the bar, shoulder width apart.
Unhook the bar by rotating it and brace the core before initiating the descent.
Bend the knees and hips to lower the body until the thighs reach at least parallel to the floor.
Drive through the heels to stand back up, extending through the quadriceps and glutes.
Inhale during the descent and exhale while driving up out of the bottom position.
Keep the torso upright against the fixed bar path instead of leaning far forward to compensate.

QuadricepsMuscles located at the front of the thigh, responsible for extending the knee. All Quadriceps exercises

Gluteus MaximusLargest gluteal muscle responsible for hip extension and external rotation. All Gluteus Maximus exercises