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Belt squat: how to do it

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Belt around your hips, chest up

  1. Starting position

    Stand on the machine platform with the belt around your hips, feet shoulder-width apart and chest up.

  2. The movement

    Bend your knees and hips until your thighs are about parallel to the floor, then push up to straight legs.

Most common mistake

Don't lean your torso forward, keep your chest up and let your knees track in line with your toes.

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