{"id":115164,"date":"2026-02-23T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/?p=115164"},"modified":"2026-02-18T13:03:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T12:03:29","slug":"25-min-smith-machine-lower-body-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-smith-machine-lower-body-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week: 25-min Smith machine leg workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS <\/strong>\/ Smith machine leg workout \/ 25 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>: Smith machine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Smith machine is one of the most iconic tools found in gyms worldwide, and it often raises the question: Who&#8217;s Smith? Funny enough, the machine wasn&#8217;t invented by someone named Smith. Jack LaLanne did, but Rudy Smith saw its potential and invested in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the Smith machine is popular for a good reason. It&#8217;s versatile, easy to use, and adds an extra layer of safety, making it ideal for lifting heavier or focusing on technique and muscle control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>Smith machine leg workout <\/strong>proves exactly that. It includes <strong>4 exercises<\/strong>, performed for <strong>10 to 12 reps<\/strong> across <strong>3 sets<\/strong>, with <strong>1 minute of rest between sets and exercises<\/strong>. In total, this workout will take you around <strong>25 minutes to complete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smith machine squat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smith machine good-morning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smith machine reverse lunge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smith machine calf raise<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let&#8217;s do this Smith machine workout!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trial.evofitness.eu\/ch\/?lang=en&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=blog-banner&amp;utm_campaign=trial\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male.png\" alt=\"evo at trial cta 1day blog male\" class=\"wp-image-114637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male.png 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-960x422.png 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-480x211.png 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-640x281.png 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-720x316.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT SETUP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 to 12 reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 sets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 min of rest between sets and exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Smith machine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT EXERCISE LIST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3 sets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 &#8211; Smith machine squat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 to 12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set the bar at shoulder height and step underneath it, placing it across your upper back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stand with your feet slightly wider than hip-width, unrack the bar, and brace your core.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower into a squat by bending the hips and knees, keeping your chest up and your back neutral.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Descend until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push through your heels to stand back up, fully extending the hips and knees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; max-width:800px; aspect-ratio:16\/9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;\"> \n  <iframe \n  src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3DHrtXS3UQY?si=3apc0osMxcum22MU\" \n  title=\"YouTube video player\" \n  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" \n  referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" \n  allowfullscreen \n  loading=\"lazy\" \n  style=\"position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0; border-radius:20px;\"> \n  <\/iframe> \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 &#8211; Smith machine good-morning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 to 12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set the bar on your upper back, just as you would in a squat position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stand with feet hip-width apart and a slight bend in your knees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brace your core and hinge at the hips, pushing them backwards while keeping your back flat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower your torso until it\u2019s nearly parallel to the floor or until you feel a strong stretch in the hamstrings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive the hips forward to return to an upright position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move slowly and with control throughout the rep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; max-width:800px; aspect-ratio:16\/9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;\"> \n  <iframe \n  src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PtpE4_ysB6s?si=PdEl0fMAF74tZ6wW\" \n  title=\"YouTube video player\" \n  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" \n  referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" \n  allowfullscreen \n  loading=\"lazy\" \n  style=\"position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0; border-radius:20px;\"> \n  <\/iframe> \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 &#8211; Smith machine reverse lunge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 to 12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place the bar on your upper back and stand tall with feet hip-width apart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step one foot backwards into a lunge, lowering the back knee toward the floor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your torso upright and your front knee stacked over your ankle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push through the front heel to return to the starting position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat, switching to the other leg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; max-width:800px; aspect-ratio:16\/9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;\"> \n  <iframe \n  src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kEs25tKOQtU?si=2P6C6P7ldgmksCQQ\" \n  title=\"YouTube video player\" \n  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" \n  referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" \n  allowfullscreen \n  loading=\"lazy\" \n  style=\"position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0; border-radius:20px;\"> \n  <\/iframe> \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 &#8211; Smith machine calf raise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 to 12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set the bar across your upper back and place the balls of your feet on a gym step.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let your heels hang slightly off the edge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stand tall and brace your core.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down for a full stretch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; max-width:800px; aspect-ratio:16\/9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;\"> \n  <iframe \n  src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t7jES1ADi1Q?si=gXnnxHKCqKKdzSBH\" \n  title=\"YouTube video player\" \n  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" \n  referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" \n  allowfullscreen \n  loading=\"lazy\" \n  style=\"position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0; border-radius:20px;\"> \n  <\/iframe> \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smith machine leg workout done. Time to find your next challenge:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-emom-upper-body-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min EMOM upper-body workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-arm-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30-min arm strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-lower-chest-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min lower-chest strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/15-min-hiit-push-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15-min HIIT push workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/15-min-hiit-push-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min upper back workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-kettlebell-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min dumbbell upper-body strength<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-kettlebell-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min kettlebell\u00a0strength\u00a0workout<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/10-min-amrap-cardio-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10-min AMRAP cardio workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-christmas-circuit-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min Christmas circuit workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-rotational-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min rotational workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-upper-chest-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30-min\u202fupper-chest workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-posterior-chain-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min\u202fposterior-chain workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/memberships\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png\" alt=\"evo ch standard sales campaign blog en\" class=\"wp-image-114609\" style=\"width:1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png 1024w, 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