Exercise Guide
Smith Single Leg Split Squat
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Exercise Visual
Smith Single Leg Split Squat
Quads • Smith Machine
beginnerCategory
upper legs
Body Part
upper legs
Equipment
smith machine
Target
quads
Instructions
- 1
Stand in front of the smith machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Place one foot behind you on a bench or step, with your toes pointing forward.
- 3
Hold onto the smith machine bar for stability.
- 4
Bend your front knee and lower your body down into a lunge position, keeping your back straight.
- 5
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
- 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