Best Quadriceps Workouts With Smith Machine To Build Strength

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Smith Machines consist of a fixed barbell on tracks, allowing for variations of exercises that provide added stability and safe movement execution.

Strength-building workouts aim to enhance maximal lifting capacity by utilizing a combination of compound and isolation exercises designed for higher weights and lower repetitions.

Quadriceps, located at the front of the thigh, facilitate knee extension and hip flexion, playing a crucial role in numerous lower-body movements.

Workout 1

Quadriceps

The 3 Best Quadriceps Exercises with Smith Machine to Build Strength

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1. Smith Machine Squat
SETS LOGGED
848,693
Quadriceps Strength
93 mScore
Quadriceps
Smith Machine
The Smith Machine Squat is a beginner-friendly exercise that focuses on building strength in your thighs. The Smith Machine provides stability, helping you learn proper squat form while targeting your lower body muscles.
How to do it
The Smith Machine Squat is a beginner-friendly exercise that focuses on building strength in your thighs. The Smith Machine provides stability, helping you learn proper squat form while targeting your lower body muscles.
Sets, Reps, Weight
1
8reps
60lbs
2
8reps
60lbs
3
8reps
60lbs
Full Video & Instructions
2. Smith Machine Single-Leg Split Squat
SETS LOGGED
178,608
Quadriceps Strength
80 mScore
Quadriceps
Smith Machine
The Smith Machine Single-Leg Split Squat is an exercise that focuses on your quadriceps while offering added stability. It helps you practice the split squat movement safely, making it ideal for beginners.
How to do it
The Smith Machine Single-Leg Split Squat is an exercise that focuses on your quadriceps while offering added stability. It helps you practice the split squat movement safely, making it ideal for beginners.
Sets, Reps, Weight
1
8reps
35lbs
2
8reps
35lbs
3
8reps
35lbs
Full Video & Instructions
3. Smith Machine Pistol Squat
SETS LOGGED
13,673
Quadriceps Strength
85 mScore
Quadriceps
Smith Machine
The Smith Machine Pistol Squat is a beginner-friendly version of the Pistol Squat that mainly works your quadriceps. Using a Smith Machine provides stability, making it easier to maintain proper form and balance while squatting.
How to do it
The Smith Machine Pistol Squat is a beginner-friendly version of the Pistol Squat that mainly works your quadriceps. Using a Smith Machine provides stability, making it easier to maintain proper form and balance while squatting.
Sets, Reps, Weight
1
8reps
35lbs
2
8reps
35lbs
3
8reps
35lbs
Full Video & Instructions

Best Quadriceps Workouts With Smith Machine To Build Strength

About

Workout 1

Quadriceps

Smith Machine Squat

Smith Machine Single-Leg Split Squat

Smith Machine Pistol Squat

Take the guesswork out of training.

The 3 Best Quadriceps Exercises with Smith Machine to Build Strength

1. Smith Machine Squat

How to do it

2. Smith Machine Single-Leg Split Squat

How to do it

3. Smith Machine Pistol Squat

How to do it

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Alternative Workouts with Smith Machine to Build Strength

Alternative Quadriceps Workouts to Build Strength