smith single leg split squat
smith single leg split squat — highlighted muscle: quads

Muscles worked

quads, glutes, hamstrings

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smith single leg split squat

Body part
upper legs
Equipment
smith machine
Target muscle
quads
Muscle group
glutes

Secondary muscles

gluteshamstrings

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Stand in front of the smith machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Place one foot behind you on a bench or step, with your toes pointing forward.

  3. 3

    Hold onto the smith machine bar for stability.

  4. 4

    Bend your front knee and lower your body down into a lunge position, keeping your back straight.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your front heel to return to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

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