How to do the Smith Zercher Squat

1Position the barbell at about waist height on the Smith Machine.
2Stand close to the bar and hook your arms under it, resting it in the crook of your elbows.
3Lift the bar off the rack and step back slightly.
4Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes slightly pointed out.
5Lower your body into a squat by bending your knees and hips, keeping your chest up and back straight.
6Descend until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor.
7Push through your heels to return to the starting position.