Smith Machine Squat
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When you feel like you are not doing squats right, try using a Smith machine to work on your forms.
How to Smith Machine Squat
Starting Position
1. Please place the barbell at shoulder height.
2. Grip the barbell wider than shoulder width and rest it on your trapezius.
3. Spread your legs shoulder-width apart, with your toes turned out about 20-30 degrees.
4. Keep your chest up and your back straight.
Proper Form
1. Tighten your abdomen and keep your waist straight, then bend at the hip to lower your buttocks down.
2. Naturally bend your knees and lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
3. Push strongly through the center of your feet to rise up.
4. As your buttocks rise, straighten your knees and hips in sequence, and return to the starting position.
Breathing Technique
Breathe in while going down, and breathe out while going up.
Precautions
1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body too far forward.
2. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your back.
3. Don't excessively arch your back while trying to keep it straight.
4. Please do not stick your hips too far back.
5. Make sure your feet do not lift off the ground.
6. When standing up, please ensure your knees do not come together.
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