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Smith Machine Wide Squat

Overall thigh, hip-up
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Targets: Glutes, Quads, Hamstring, Inner thighs

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You can build inner thigh muscles more safely than barbell wide squats!

How to Smith Machine Wide 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 about a step wider than shoulder width, and turn your toes out at about 40 to 50 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 joint to lower your hips down.

2. Allow your knees to bend naturally until your thighs are parallel to the ground.

3. Push strongly through the center of your feet to rise up.

4. As your hips rise, straighten your knees and hip joints in sequence, returning to the starting position.

Breathing Technique

Inhale while going down, and exhale 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 waist.

3. Don't excessively bend your waist 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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