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smith machine squat Activity intensity • Moderate
✓ shoulder safe
✓ lower back safe
✓ wrist safe
Smith Machine Quad-Biased Squat
Primary Muscles: quadriceps, glutes
Secondary Stabilisers: adductors
DEFAULT REP RANGE
8-12 reps
INTERVAL REST TARGET
120s
DIFFICULTY
beginner
Biomechanical Coaching Cues
- Position your feet 15 to 20 cm in front of the bar path so your torso stays vertical.
- Descend under control into deep knee and hip flexion.
- Drive straight up through the mid-foot while keeping your core braced.