Smith One Leg Split Squat
Expert Advice
Keep your front foot flat and drive through the heel to maximize glute and quad activation.
How-to-do Steps
- Set the Smith machine bar to a low position.
- Stand in front of the bar and place one foot back on a bench or platform.
- Center your front foot under the bar.
- Unrack the bar and let it rest across your shoulders.
- Lower your body by bending your front knee, keeping your torso upright.
- Lower down until your front thigh is parallel to the floor.
- Push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Details
Primary
Glutes50%
Quads40%
Secondary
Calves10%
Equipment
Smith machine
Exercise Type
Strength
