Smith Machine Squats Don't Count, Nancy.

SQUATS FOR SPARTA - Leg Day 11:1

Barbell Squats
5 sets x 8 reps - rest 60 sec
wamr up appropriately
5 sets of the same working weight

If you're squatting in the smith machine maybe you should learn how to squat properly.

Start with dumbbell (or kettlebell) goblet squats.

If you can squat on a toilet then you can squat.

You just have to check your ego at the door.