smith single leg split squat

A upper legs exercise targeting the quads, performed with smith machine.

smith single leg split squat demonstration
smith single leg split squat β€” demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Smith Machine

Target muscles

Quads

Secondary muscles

Glutes, Hamstrings

How to do smith single leg split squat

  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 worked

Primary (target)

Quads

Secondary

GlutesHamstrings

Related exercises

All upper legs exercises β†’

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