Which exercise replaces the squat on the Smith machine? 5 alternatives
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Equipe Befit
Cable Bent Over Row
Primary Equipment
Dual cable pulley machine
Dual cable pulley machine
Instructions
- Stand with your feet positioned at hip width
- Hold the bar with your elbows extended toward the cable and your palms facing down
- Lean your torso forward
- Perform the movement by pulling the bar upward until it approaches your abdomen
- Return in a controlled manner
Tips
- Avoid swinging your body forward and backward
- Keep your abdomen and glutes contracted
- Avoid using momentum or sudden movements
Target Muscle
Primary
Secondary
Biceps
Trapezius
Biceps
Trapezius
