- Main muscle
- Quadriceps
- Also works
- Glutes, Adductors
- Equipment
- Smith machine
How to do it
- Set the bar on your upper back and step your feet slightly in front of the bar.
- Unhook the bar and sit straight down.
- Go to at least parallel, then drive back up.
Common mistakes
- Placing your feet directly under the bar, which puts stress on your knees.
- Bouncing out of the bottom.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Smith Machine Squat into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.