Sentences with phrase «variation than free weight»

Not exact matches

There was one study done on trained lifters which reported that they could lift around 4 % more weight on the Smith machine squat variation than the free - weight back squat, even though the latter burns more calories because of the greater engagement of stabilizer muscles.

Many squat variations appear to produce high levels of erector spinae muscle activity, although machine squats may be less effective than free weight squats.