If the Smith you have is a straight vertical ROM, that might be something to use to help get an idea of motion for a full range squat. Ideally the bar doesn't move from that vertical plane. The Smith constrains your motion but it would also give that little extra idea of how a really good squat would be executed in that vertical plane. I find focusing on balancing in the middle of my feet at the arch (vs toes or heels) helps to me from pitching forward or backward. Also ensure that the motion is coming from the ham / quad & not your back.
But otherwise I would start working w/ the bar. To warm up for that full range I do sets of 20 w/ no weight (bodywt), then hold a 10lb plate, then a 25 lb plate. Then I go to the bar - do a WU set w/ that and start moving up w/ more plates.
Another insteresting effect is if you do a set of bodywt squats BEFORE you do the weighted set (like a super set), it seems "easier" and lets you get the stance in your mind, practice it & then go do.
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