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Quads

Smith Machine Split Squat

CompoundBeginner

How to do it

Drop the back knee straight down, front shin stays vertical.

Muscles

Primary

Quads, Glutes

Secondary

Adductors

Steps to perform

  1. 1Set the Smith bar on your upper back and step into a split stance.
  2. 2Lower your back knee toward the floor.
  3. 3Drive up through the front foot.

Loads the knees. Plans swap it out if you report issues there.

Equipment

Smith machine

Alternatives

Bulgarian Split Squat

Quads · Glutes

Walking Dumbbell Lunge

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Reverse Lunge

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Dumbbell Step-Up

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Barbell Back Squat

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