Smith Chair Squat
Target Muscle
Secondary Muscles
Equipment
Lower your body down as if you are sitting back into a chair, making sure to keep your back straight and your knees in line with your feet.
Continue lowering yourself until your thighs are parallel to the floor, ensuring that your knees do not extend past your toes.
Push through your heels to return to the starting position, making sure to keep your back straight and your core engaged throughout the movement.
Repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions.
Pro Tip
**Maintain Correct Form**: The key to an effective Smith Chair Squat is maintaining the correct form throughout the exercise. Keep your chest up, back straight, and your gaze forward. As you squat, your knees should be in line with your feet, and you should aim to lower your hips until they are at least parallel with your knees. Avoid leaning forward or letting your knees extend past your toes, as this can lead to injury. **Controlled Movement**: A common mistake is to perform the squat too quickly. The Smith Chair Squat should be performed in a slow and controlled manner. This allows for maximum muscle engagement and reduces the risk of injury