Smith Single Leg Split Squat

A 200-characters-or-less explanation of the exercise.

Instructions

• Position the Smith machine bar just below shoulder height. Stand with one foot in front of the bar and the other extended backward.
• Lower your hips, bending your knees and lowering your body until the front thigh is nearly horizontal.
• Press through the front heel to return to the starting position.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Not keeping the front knee aligned with the foot.
• Letting the back knee touch the floor.
• Using too much weight initially.

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