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Smith Low Bar Squat
How to do it
- 1The smith low bar squat is a compound lower body exercise performed on a smith machine, targeting the glutes as the primary muscle group, with secondary emphasis on the quadriceps, hamstrings, and …
Coaching cues
- Set up the smith machine with the barbell at a height that allows you to comfortably rest it on your upper back.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned outwards.
- Step under the bar and position it across your upper back, resting it on your traps.
- Grip the bar with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Unrack the bar by straightening your legs and stepping back from the rack.
- Take a deep breath and brace your core.
- Initiate the squat by pushing your hips back and bending your knees.
- Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the ground or slightly below.
- Keep your chest up and your back straight throughout the movement.
- Drive through your heels to stand back up, extending your hips and knees.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Equipment
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