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Smith Low Bar Squat

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Animated demonstration of the Smith Low Bar Squat

How to do the Smith Low Bar Squat

  1. 1Position the barbell on the Smith machine at shoulder height.
  2. 2Stand under the bar with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Place the barbell across your upper back and shoulders.
  4. 4Grip the bar with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  5. 5Unrack the bar by straightening your legs and stepping back slightly.
  6. 6Lower your body by bending your knees and hips, keeping your back straight.
  7. 7Descend until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
  8. 8Push through your heels to return to the starting position.

Muscle group

Legs

Type

Weights or Machine

Equipment

Smith Machine

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