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Smith Zercher Squat
Stand inside a Smith machine with the bar positioned at about mid-torso height. Cradle the bar in the crooks of your elbows and brace your core. With feet slightly wider than shoulder-width, lower into a squat by bending your knees and hips while keeping your chest up. Push through your heels to return to standing, maintaining a controlled pace and upright posture throughout the movement.
Primary muscle
Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
glutes, hamstrings, core, and stabilizing muscles of the lower back
Equipment
Smith Machine
Category
Quadriceps
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