Smith Machine Squat

Exercise Machine / Beginner

1 ratings

Equipment Needed

  • Smith Machine

My Performance

Sitewide Performance

  • All
  • Male
  • Female
  • 41 lb
    average weight
  • 80 lb
    best weight
  • 4
    times logged
  • #412
    popularity rank

Average Sitewide Smith Machine Squat Weight

  • 59 lb
    average weight
  • 80 lb
    best weight
  • 3
    times logged
  • #305
    popularity rank

Average Male Smith Machine Squat Weight

  • 0 lb
    average weight
  • 0 lb
    best weight
  • 0
    times logged
  • #610
    popularity rank

Average Female Smith Machine Squat Weight

How to do Smith Machine Squat:

Muscles Worked

Details

smith machine squat is a exercise machine exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the calves, lower back, glutes and hamstrings ...more

smith machine squat is a exercise machine exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the calves, lower back, glutes and hamstrings.

The only smith machine squat equipment that you really need is the following: smith machine. There are however many different smith machine squat variations that you can try out that may require different types of smith machine squat equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper smith machine squat form is easy with the step by step smith machine squat instructions, smith machine squat tips, and the instructional smith machine squat technique video on this page. smith machine squat is a exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the smith machine squat video, learn how to do the smith machine squat, and then be sure and browse through the smith machine squat workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Look straight ahead throughout this exercise.
  2. Keep your back straight throughout this exercise to reduce risk of injury.

Variations

  1. Vary the stance of your feet to isolate various muscles.
  2. This exercise can be done with a leg press instead of a Smith Machine, which is recommended for people with back problems.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

1 Review

  • MC24
    almost 9 years ago
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    Squats on a smith machine are designed to stabilize your core and keep your posture in correct position while doing a squat. They are also a good alternative to squatting in a cage if you do not have a spotter. I personally do not like the smith machine for squats. By stabilizing your core you are taking those muscle out of the movement. By keeping your body in correct postural alignment you are giving away a lot of benefits that your "helping" muscles could be receiving. So unless you don't have a spotter or safety bars, the smith machine is not the best option for overall strength and conditioning.

Equipment Needed

  • Smith Machine

Tips

  1. Look straight ahead throughout this exercise.
  2. Keep your back straight throughout this exercise to reduce risk of injury.

Variations

  1. Vary the stance of your feet to isolate various muscles.
  2. This exercise can be done with a leg press instead of a Smith Machine, which is recommended for people with back problems.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound