How to do it
Inhale and brace your abs hard before unlocking your knees to descend.
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Adjust the machine to fit your height and select the appropriate weight.
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Step onto the platform and position your shoulders under the pads.
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Grasp the handles for stability and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
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Lower your body by bending your knees, keeping your chest up and back straight.
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Squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
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Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Drive through your heels and keep your knees in line with your toes to prevent knee strain.
Common mistakes
- ✕Collapsing the chest forward in the descent
- ✕Bouncing at the bottom of the squat
- ✕Rising before reaching parallel depth