Smith machine squats proper form

Smith machine squat tutorial

[evegmz]

Perfectly explained, with no 10 min talking. Just straight to the point. Love it!

[bsnoonan]

I usually have to use the Smith, because my gym that has like 8 bench press bench's, and another 8 adjustable benches, still has only one squat rack.

[standepain]

lol I was a USAPL lifter in the 90's hit a 267.5 kg squat at 90kg. Today...well yesterday I did 140 lbs in the smith machine for 5 reps. Getting old is fun.

[msunder]

I hate smith machine squats. But its all I can use since I go to PF

[logancrook]

When I use the machine with the same angle as this- the hooks are reversed—meaning I have to pull backwards to rack the bar not forward… but i trust the angle of motion more than the hook orientation

[nicksenseitv]

It can mimic Hack Squat. If you dont have one in the gym. Smith machine is the alternate version.

[gigidope]

I am wondering which way to face when doing squats using the smith machine. There’s a slight angle on the machine and wondering if that makes a difference when doing squats? Some people face one way, while others face the other. Does it even matter?

[immemei]

Awesome advice. Have a marcy Smith machine. Any advice on flat bench to keep shoulder pain unbearable. On decline no pain on incline no pain. Flat. I'm done with just 2 plates. I had an old golds gym bench and flat bench would cause shoulder pain but never locked up. I keep shoulder's back and down still. I no its not rite way I'm still learning. And deadlifts on Smith feel I get more mind to muscle ..any advice b BLESSFUL. Thks for squat vid. Help me see lot of my wrongs.

[mrnm]

Wait!! You're suppose to stand the other way???? Guess I've been doing it wrong! Thanks for the tip!

[abez]

Helpful advice, thank you. Can you please tell me the make of the smith machine?

[MHSenju]

I've been doing them wrong this whole time!

[Hambo]

That Smith Machine seems slanted. Does that not make it feel more un-natural for a moment as say opposed to squating on a straighter smith machine with no incline?

[UliSwag]

My lower back hurts when doing this. I did what u said. What could be going wrong?

[mustafasgp]

I do them opposite faced. Is it right??
Temme fast my quads r looking at me with anger

[ItzBempz]

After a year and a half of no legs it is time.

[ThegirlG]

I cant really squeeze my botty with the Smith machine while doing squats

[tugsanegemenbilgin]

This is not squat! Smith Machine hack squat...

[triton]

Yeah notice he has to put is lower body out in front of him when he squats. That's not proper mechanics. You should never be in a fixed plane when doing a lift. Smith machine is great though if you wish to destroy your joints in the future.