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Smith Machine Bulgarian Split Squat

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Single-sidedTargets: Glutes, Quads, Hamstring

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Work your thighs and glutes with single-leg lower body moves.

How to Smith Machine Bulgarian Split Squat

Starting Position

1. Place the Smith bar at shoulder height and rest it on your shoulders.

2. Keep your front foot on the ground and place the top of your back foot on the bench.

3. Keep your chest up and maintain your balance.

Proper Form

1. Bend your front knee and slowly lower yourself down.

2. Go down until your front thigh is close to parallel with the floor.

3. Push off the floor with your front heel to rise up.

4. After finishing one side, repeat on the opposite side.

Breathing Technique

Breathe in while going down, and breathe out while coming up.

Precautions

1. Be careful not to let your knees come together inward.

2. Adjust the range so that you don't go too deep and put pressure on your knees.

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