smith squat
A upper legs exercise targeting the glutes, performed with smith machine.
Body part
Upper LegsEquipment
Smith Machine
Target muscles
Glutes
Secondary muscles
Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves
How to do smith squat
Set up the smith machine with the barbell at an appropriate height for your squat.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
Position yourself under the barbell, resting it on your upper traps and shoulders.
Grip the barbell with a wide grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Engage your core and unrack the barbell, stepping back to clear the rack.
Keeping your chest up and back straight, initiate the squat by bending at the hips and knees.
Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the ground or slightly below.
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then drive through your heels to return to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
Related exercises
Track smith squat in NutriMind
Log your sets and the app does the rest — automatic PR detection, progression charts for every lift, and progressive overload that adjusts your next workout. Paired with AI nutrition coaching so your training and your plate pull in the same direction.
Planning your next heavy session? Estimate your max with the One Rep Max Calculator and build up to it with the Warm-up Calculator. More free tools →