Starting Position
1. Adjust the Smith machine bar to the height of your front shoulders (collarbone).
2. Step under the bar, rest it on the front of your shoulders, and cross your arms to grip the bar.
3. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes pointing slightly outward.
4. Keep your back straight, engage your core, and unrack the bar.
During the Exercise
1. Slowly bend your knees and push your hips back as if sitting in a chair.
2. Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the floor, then push through your heels to stand back up.
3. Keep your torso upright and ensure your elbows do not drop throughout the movement.
Breathing Tips
Inhale as you lower your body, and exhale as you stand back up.