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Smith Single Leg Split Squat

An exercise for the Upper Legs - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partUpper Legs Target muscleQuads EquipmentSmith Machine

Step by step

  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

Quads (primary)GlutesHamstrings

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