Sit into the machine. Place your feet slightly wider than shoulder width stance and slightly pointed diagonally. Engage your core, slowly drop into a squat, keeping your core engaged & push through your heels. Make sure not to fully lock out your legs.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 20-50lbs
Intermediate: 55-75lbs
Advanced: 80-150+ lbs
Modification: you can do regular standing squats with any type of weight
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HIP THRUST (4X10)
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Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: Try just the bar first or dumbbells
Intermediate: 15-35lb plates on each side of the barbell
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