Exercises / Upper legs / Smith Single Leg Split Squat
Smith Single Leg Split Squat
Smith Single Leg Split Squat: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: machine. Level: beginner.
- Equipmentmachine
- Levelbeginner
- Forcepush
- Typecompound
- Body partupper legs
- Primary muscles
- quads, glutes
- Secondary muscles
- hamstrings
How to do it
- Stand in front of the smith machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Place one foot behind you on a bench or step, with your toes pointing forward.
- Hold onto the smith machine bar for stability.
- Bend your front knee and lower your body down into a lunge position, keeping your back straight.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.