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June Wells posted an update in the group
Ask A Trainer 7 years, 10 months ago I need tips on how to do squats without injuring my knees. Also what’s better and why- free weights or the gym machines?
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June Wells posted an update in the group Ask A Trainer 7 years, 10 months ago
I need tips on how to do squats without injuring my knees. Also what’s better and why- free weights or the gym machines?
Sit down in a chair, and stancd up with pushing your hips back and keeping your chest upright. You have to make sure all the weight is on your heals, your stance is shoulder width apart and when u do squat your knees are BEHIND your toes. If you feel the weight on in your glutes/on your heals of your feet and NOT YOUR TOES, you are most likely doing it correctly.
For beginners machines are most suitable because they are built to make sure your body is in the correct position when your are working a specific body part/ machines are great for targeting Specific muscles and getting more muscle definition.
Free weights are great for a full body workout BUT I wouldnt reccomend them to be used for people just starting out unless its for something simple like bicep curls.