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Smith Machine Front Squat

Main muscle
Quadriceps
Muscle group
Legs
Equipment
Smith machine

How to do it

  1. 1Rest the bar across the front of your shoulders, elbows lifted high.
  2. 2Unrack the bar and set your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Keep your torso upright as you bend your knees and hips.
  4. 4Squat down until your thighs are at least parallel.
  5. 5Drive through your feet to stand back up.

Coaching cues

  • Elbows up high
  • Torso stays upright
  • Drive through the whole foot
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