Smith Machine Front Squat: how to do it and form tips

A quad-focused squat variation with the bar racked on the front delts. The Smith machine's fixed path makes front squats far more approachable than the free-weight version.

Form tips

1. Rest the bar on the front of your shoulders with elbows high.
2. Keep your torso as upright as possible throughout the squat.
3. Descend to parallel or deeper, then drive up through your mid-foot.

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