Smith single leg split squat

How to do it

1. 1Stand facing the Smith machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. 2Place one foot behind you on a bench or step, with your toes pointing forward.
3. 3Hold onto the Smith machine bar for added stability.
4. 4Bend your front knee and lower your body into a lunge position, keeping your back straight.
5. 5Pause for a moment at the bottom, then drive through your front heel to return to the starting position.
6. 6Repeat for the desired number of reps, then switch legs.

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This page is for information and doesn’t replace a professional. If you have an injury or a medical condition, ask first. Data from the open catalogue hasaneyldrm/exercises-dataset, MIT licence.