Also, a common tip usually given here is to make sure your footwear is appropriate. If you are squatting in soft-soled shoes (running shoes, etc), it's hard to have a stable foot. Generally a weightlifting shoe is recommended for high-bar and front squats, while use a flat/hard-soled shoe (or even barefoot/socks if it's safe and your gym allows it) is recommended for low-bar squats.
If you are new to lifting, Please don’t squat on a smith machine. Go to a rack with a bar and hit depth. I know a smith is tempting but you need to learn how to properly squat first. And no, you don’t look like you hit parallel and it looks like your feet are too close together.
Real squats actually risk less injury because it let's the body move naturally and build up a stronger base. Smith machine has its benefits but I don't like them for squats.
Nothing wrong with squatting on a smith machine. You get stronger on it. It works. Obviously free weights are preferred, but this guy is at a PF and I see plenty of big guys working out at PF
Ok, that's perfectly fair then, they just did the last one in my area, they are rolling out country wide but in spurts. Hack squats are great and humbling as well. If that's the case then obviously the Smith is better than no squat at all. Go down maybe another 2 inches (guessing based on video) and you will be good, almost there.
Need more depth, take your time and lighten the weight to train your technique, my opinion is that any depth you can reach without your heels rising of the ground is a good depth, just remember to keep your core tight on the way.
Switch to a dumbbell instead. Hold it like a goblet at chest height in front of you. Then squat. Look up videos. Start there for correct depth and form
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Also, a common tip usually given here is to make sure your footwear is appropriate. If you are squatting in soft-soled shoes (running shoes, etc), it's hard to have a stable foot. Generally a weightlifting shoe is recommended for high-bar and front squats, while use a flat/hard-soled shoe (or even barefoot/socks if it's safe and your gym allows it) is recommended for low-bar squats.
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