smith single leg split squat
smith single leg split squat exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: quads. Equipment: smith machine.
- Target muscle
- quads
- Muscle group
- glutes
- Body part
- upper legs
- Equipment
- smith machine
Secondary muscles
glutes, hamstrings
How to perform
- 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.