Smith Machine Sumo Chair Squat
The sumo squat under the Smith bar with the feet ahead of it, sitting back as into a chair; the shins stay near vertical.
How to do it
Setup
Bar on the upper back, feet wide and a half-step ahead of the bar, toes out.
Steps
- Unhook and sit back until the thighs are parallel.
- Keep the shins near vertical, knees out.
- Drive up through the heels and rehook.
Common mistakes
Feet under the bar: the chair turns into a plain squat; move them ahead. Knees drifting in: push them over the toes. Lower back rounding as the hips go back: stop at parallel.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale driving up.
