Smith Machine Squat Variation – Targeting Quads vs Glutes The Smith machine squat activates all the major leg muscles, but how you position your feet can shift the focus. Heels elevated: Emphasizes the quads by increasing knee travel forward. Toes elevated: Shifts the load to the glutes by encouraging more hip hinge and posterior chain engagement. Size & Shred Training program 👉🏻 deltabolic.com | Andrew Kwong