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Quadriceps

Smith Single-Leg Split Squat

Smith Single-Leg Split Squat (Start)Smith Single-Leg Split Squat (End)

A split squat on the Smith machine with the rear foot elevated or staggered, training the quads and glutes one leg at a time.

Primary musclesQuadriceps
Secondary musclesCalvesGlutesHamstrings

Energy burned

≈ 37 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 6.4 kcal/min

Estimate range 27–46 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked29 %
Effort during a set11.1 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Machine / cable: about 15 % less than free weights.

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

  1. 1Set the bar across your upper back at a comfortable height.
  2. 2Take a long step forward into a staggered stance, with the rear foot on the floor or a bench.
  3. 3Unlock the bar and stand tall.

How to perform

  1. 1Lower your hips straight down until your front thigh is about parallel to the floor.
  2. 2Keep your front knee over your toes and your torso upright.
  3. 3Press through your front foot to rise.
  4. 4Complete the repetitions, then switch legs.

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