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Animated demonstration of the smith single leg split squat exercise, targeting the Quads using Smith machine.

smith single leg split squat

Body part
Upper legs
Equipment
Smith machine
Target muscle
Quads
Secondary muscles
gluteshamstrings

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Stand in front of the smith machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. Step 2: Place one foot behind you on a bench or step, with your toes pointing forward.

  3. Step 3: Hold onto the smith machine bar for stability.

  4. Step 4: Bend your front knee and lower your body down into a lunge position, keeping your back straight.

  5. Step 5: Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your front heel to return to the starting position.

  6. Step 6: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

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