Smith Front Squat
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Equipment
The Smith Front Squat engages the quadriceps, glutes, and core, providing an effective lower body workout. Utilizing a Smith machine allows for controlled movement, enhancing stability and safety. This exercise is beneficial for building strength and muscle in the legs while also emphasizing core stability.
How to do it
- Position yourself in a Smith Machine with the bar resting on your front shoulders.
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outwards.
- Engage your core, keep your chest up, and begin squatting down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position, maintaining an upright torso.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring controlled movement.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Erector Spinae Rectus Abdominis
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