Starting Position
1. Set the Smith machine bar to about shoulder height and place a bench behind you.
2. Stand under the bar, resting it on your upper back and shoulders, and unrack it.
3. Place the top of one foot on the bench behind you and step your front foot forward.
During the Exercise
1. Lower your body by bending your front knee until your thigh is parallel to the floor.
2. Keep your chest up and ensure your front knee does not go far past your toes.
3. Push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
Breathing Tips
Inhale as you lower your body, and exhale as you push back up.