How to perform Front Squat (Smith Machine)

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Front Squat (Smith Machine)

Also known as: Front Squat (Smith Machine).

Front squat on Smith machine

How to perform this exercise

Support the Smith bar on the front shoulders with high elbows and set the safety stops appropriately.
Brace and bend the hips and knees, keeping the knees tracking with the toes and pressure through the whole feet.
Descend to a depth you can control, then push through both feet to stand.

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Progressive overload

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