Smith Machine Squats
Squatting on a Smith machine can still be beneficial, especially when free weights aren't available, but it's not the ideal choice. Sal suggests stationary lunges as a better alternative, while Justin points out that machines like the hack squat may offer more value. Adam emphasizes the effectiveness of exercises like goblet squats or Bulgarian split squats, highlighting that there are numerous options to develop leg strength without relying on the Smith machine.In this clip
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