How to do it
Inhale and brace your abs before descending into each rep.
- 1
Position yourself under the Smith machine bar with feet wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Point your toes outwards at a 45-degree angle.
- 3
Unrack the bar and lower your body by bending your knees and hips, keeping your back straight.
- 4
Squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- 5
Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a wide stance with toes pointed slightly outwards to target the glutes and inner thighs effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the knees cave inward
- ✕Lifting the heels off the floor
- ✕Rounding the lower back at the bottom