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Smith Machine Bulgarian Split Squat
The Smith Machine Bulgarian Split Squat is a smith machine and bench exercise that targets the quads, with the glutes, hamstrings and core assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Quads
- Also works
- Glutes, Hamstrings, Core
- Equipment
- Smith machine, Bench
- Body part
- Upper legs
Step by step
- Stand a few feet in front of a bench with one foot resting on the bench behind you, positioning the bar of the Smith machine on your shoulders.
- Engage your core and keep torso upright.
- Lower your body by bending the front knee until the front thigh is parallel to the floor.
- Push through the front heel to return to the starting position.
- Keep back straight and front knee tracking over toes.
- Maintain controlled movement and steady breathing.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and switch legs.
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