smith hack squat

How to do this exercise

1. Step:1 Adjust the barbell on the smith machine to an appropriate height for your body.
2. Step:2 Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly pointed outwards.
3. Step:3 Position yourself under the barbell, resting it on your upper traps and shoulders.
4. Step:4 Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
5. Step:5 Engage your core and keep your chest up as you unrack the barbell.
6. Step:6 Take a step back and position your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
7. Step:7 Bend your knees and lower your body down, keeping your chest up and back straight.
8. Step:8 Continue descending until your thighs are parallel to the ground or slightly below.
9. Step:9 Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
10. Step:10 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.