Smith Machine Kneeling Squat
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Do squats on your knees to target your glutes and hamstrings.
How to Smith Machine Kneeling Squat
Starting Position
1. Please set the Smith bar to shoulder height.
2. Kneel on the mat, place the bar on your traps, and grip it with both hands.
3. Keep your torso straight and engage your core.
Proper Form
1. Slowly lower yourself by sending your hips back, so that your hips are directed towards your heels.
2. Please pause for a moment when you feel a stretch in your glutes.
3. Engage your glutes and the back of your thighs, and rise back to the original position.
4. Please repeat in the same rhythm.
Breathing Technique
Inhale when lowering your hips, and exhale when standing up.
Precautions
1. Do not bend or twist your waist; please move your entire body simultaneously.
2. Place a mat or cushion under your knees to reduce pressure.
3. If you feel pain in your back or knees, please stop immediately.
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