Equipmentbody weight
Difficultybeginner
quadsupper legs
Split Squats
Split squats are a lower body exercise that primarily targets the quadriceps, while also engaging the glutes, hamstrings, and calves. This bodyweight movement involves stepping forward into a split stance and lowering the body until the front thigh is parallel to the ground, then returning to the starting position.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2.Take a step forward with one foot and place it about two feet in front of the other foot.
- 3.Lower your body by bending your knees and hips, keeping your back straight.
- 4.Continue lowering until your front thigh is parallel to the ground, and your back knee is hovering just above the ground.
- 5.Pause for a moment, then push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
- 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.
Secondary Muscles
gluteshamstringscalves
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