smith low bar squat

How to do this exercise

1. Step:1 Set up the smith machine with the barbell at a height that allows you to comfortably rest it on your upper back.
2. Step:2 Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned outwards.
3. Step:3 Step under the bar and position it across your upper back, resting it on your traps.
4. Step:4 Grip the bar with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
5. Step:5 Unrack the bar by straightening your legs and stepping back from the rack.
6. Step:6 Take a deep breath and brace your core.
7. Step:7 Initiate the squat by pushing your hips back and bending your knees.
8. Step:8 Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the ground or slightly below.
9. Step:9 Keep your chest up and your back straight throughout the movement.
10. Step:10 Drive through your heels to stand back up, extending your hips and knees.
11. Step:11 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.