Among the exercises, the Smith Squat is one of the good ones. I believe some people know it, and the Smith Squat has many uses. However, the Smith Squat is also particular about it, but many people don’t know the Smith Squat. What are the benefits of squats. So, what are the benefits of doing Smith Squats for a long time? Let’s take a look below.
What are the benefits of Smith Squat
Exercises the quadriceps muscles, and also has a training effect on the biceps femoris and gluteus maximus muscles.
Basic movements of the Smith Squat
1. Adjust the barbell position of the exercise machine to below shoulder height, and then add a barbell plate of appropriate weight to the barbell. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, parallel to each other.
2. Hold the barbell with both hands tightly, with the distance between them as wide as possible, and at the same time, the palms are facing forward. Straighten your legs and move the barbell up and away from the guard.
3. Step forward with your legs until your body leans slightly backward. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, with your toes pointing forward. Bend your legs and knees until the angle is less than 90 degrees. Straighten your legs, push your heels downward, and move your body upward to the starting position.
Precautions for the Smith Squat
Although, the Smith squat is safer to do and is much less difficult than the barbell squat. However, for people who want to exercise the stability of their lower limbs, if they are already familiar with the essentials of weight-bearing squats and continue to do Smith squats for a long time, it will be difficult to improve their body stability. Because the Smith Squat improves stability very well, the exercise for our own stability is not as intense as the Barbell Squat. In addition, the Smith Squat can easily aggravate the problem of knee pain.