Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Smith Machine Squat.
The Smith machine squat is a squat variation performed using the guided bar of a Smith machine. It provides stability by keeping the bar on a fixed vertical or slightly angled path, making it easier to focus on form and muscle activation, especially for beginners.
The Smith Machine Squat is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
