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Smith Sumo Squat

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Sets × Reps @ Weight
/log smith_sumo_squat 3x10@45
also valid: /log smith-sumo-squat 3x10@45 · /log smith sumo squat 3x10@45
Sets × Reps
/log smith_sumo_squat 3x10
also valid: /log smith-sumo-squat 3x10 · /log smith sumo squat 3x10
Reps
/log smith_sumo_squat 20
also valid: /log smith-sumo-squat 20 · /log smith sumo squat 20

Underscores, dashes, and spaces are interchangeable — every spelling above logs the same exercise.

Demonstration

Smith Sumo Squat demonstration animation
Demo: Smith Sumo Squat — © Gym visual

How to perform

🎯 GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalves🛠 Smith Machine
  1. Set up the smith machine with the barbell at hip height.
  2. Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing outwards.
  3. Position yourself under the barbell, resting it on your upper back and shoulders.
  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.
  5. Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
  6. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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