Smith Split Squat
Expert Advice
Ensure that your front knee does not extend past your toes to maintain proper form and reduce the risk of injury.
How-to-do Steps
- Set the Smith machine bar to a low position.
- Stand with your back to the bar and place one foot forward and the other back, adopting a staggered stance.
- Unrack the bar so it rests on your shoulders.
- Lower your body by bending both knees, keeping your front knee in line with your foot.
- Lower down until your back knee nearly touches the ground.
- Drive through the heel of your front foot to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Details
Primary
Glutes33%
Quads33%
Hamstrings24%
Secondary
Calves10%
Equipment
Smith machine
Exercise Type
Strength
