How do you perform this exercise?
- Adjust the seat and footplate of the smith machine to a comfortable position.
- Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate.
- Grasp the handles or sides of the machine for stability.
- Push the footplate away from you by extending your legs, keeping your back against the backrest.
- Pause for a moment at the fully extended position.
- Slowly bend your knees and lower the footplate back towards you, returning to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Which other muscles are involved?
Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves.
How do you log your sets?
How do you track progressive overload?Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.
