smith sumo squat

Instructions

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   Step 1: Set up the smith machine with the barbell at hip height.

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   Step 2: Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing outwards.

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   Step 3: Position yourself under the barbell, resting it on your upper back and shoulders.

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   Step 4: Engage your core and keep your chest up as you lower your body down into a squat position, pushing your hips back and bending your knees.

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   Step 5: Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.

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   Step 6: Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.

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   Step 7: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.