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Smith Machine Squat

CompoundBeginner

How to do it

Sit down between your hips, chest up, knees track over toes.

Muscles

Primary

Quads, Glutes

Secondary

Adductors

Steps to perform

  1. 1Set the bar on your upper back, feet slightly in front of you.
  2. 2Lower until thighs are parallel.
  3. 3Press back up.

Loads the knees. Plans swap it out if you report issues there.

Equipment

Smith machine

Alternatives

Barbell Back Squat

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Leg Press

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Goblet Squat

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Bodyweight Squat

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Hack Squat

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