Split Squats

Exercise Details

Body Part
Upper Legs
Equipment
Body Weight
Target Muscle
Quads
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How to Perform

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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