Exercise Guide

Smith Single Leg Split Squat

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Exercise Visual

Smith Single Leg Split Squat

Quads Smith Machine

beginner

Category

upper legs

Body Part

upper legs

Equipment

smith machine

Target

quads

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stand in front of the smith machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Place one foot behind you on a bench or step, with your toes pointing forward.

  3. 3

    Hold onto the smith machine bar for stability.

  4. 4

    Bend your front knee and lower your body down into a lunge position, keeping your back straight.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your front heel to return to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

Muscles

GlutesQuadsHamstrings

Movement Data

Role

Lunge

Pattern

squat

Priority

6/10

Variation Rank

3

Workout Split

legs

Classification

General

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