Intermediate

SMITH SINGLE LEG SPLIT SQUAT

Upper legs
Body Part
Quads
Target Muscle
Smith machine
Equipment
Intermediate
Difficulty
Quads
Views
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Est. Calories/min
5.00
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Step:1 Stand in front of the smith machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
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Step:2 Place one foot behind you on a bench or step, with your toes pointing forward.
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Step:3 Hold onto the smith machine bar for stability.
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Step:4 Bend your front knee and lower your body down into a lunge position, keeping your back straight.
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Step:5 Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
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Step:6 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.
  • Warm up properly before starting
  • Maintain proper form throughout
  • Control the negative (eccentric) phase
  • Breathe out during the effort phase
  • Rest 60–90 seconds between sets
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