Exercise library
Quads
Smith Machine Squat
- Primary muscle
- Quads
- Also works
- Glutes, Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- Squat
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Position the bar on your traps with feet slightly forward of the bar path. Descend under control until thighs reach parallel, then press through the whole foot to stand along the fixed track.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the quads — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Belt SquatMachineSquat
- Horizontal Leg PressMachineSquat
- Leg ExtensionMachineSquat
- Leg PressMachineSquat
- Machine Hack SquatMachineSquat
- Machine Hip AdductionMachineSquat
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the quads: