Smith Single Leg Split Squat
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Equipment
The Smith Single Leg Split Squat targets the lower body by promoting strength and balance in each leg individually. This exercise emphasizes unilateral leg strength and improves stability, making it beneficial for sports and functional movements.
How to do it
- Position yourself under the bar with one foot forward and the other extended back on a bench.
- Hold the barbell securely on your upper back and shoulders.
- Lower your body by bending the front knee, keeping the back leg stable on the bench.
- Ensure the front knee does not extend past the toes; descend until the front thigh is parallel to the ground.
- Drive through the heel of the front foot to return to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Gastrocnemius Gluteus Medius Hamstrings Soleus
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