Front Squat (Smith Machine)

Form Cues

• Position the bar across the front of your shoulders, resting on your front delts.

• Cross your arms to hold the bar or use a clean grip if your wrist mobility allows.

• The Smith machine keeps the bar stable, so the front rack position is easier than with a free bar.

• Stand with feet roughly shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.

• Squat down by pushing your knees forward and out while keeping your torso as upright as possible.

• Go as deep as you can while maintaining an upright torso — at least thighs parallel.

• Drive up through the whole foot, keeping your elbows high and chest up.

• Brace your core throughout.