Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Smith Machine Bulgarian Split Squat (one leg).
The Smith Machine Single Leg Split Squat is a unilateral lower-body exercise performed with the rear foot elevated on a bench and the barbell guided by the Smith machine. It intensely targets the quadriceps and glutes of the working leg while the machine's fixed path provides stability and allows you to focus on depth and range of motion.
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The Smith Machine Bulgarian Split Squat (one leg) is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.