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smith single leg split squat
smith single leg split squat
Body part:
upper legs
Equipment:
smith machine
Body target:
quads
Secondary muscles:
  • glutes
  • hamstrings

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.