Split Squats

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Learn how to do the Split Squats with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Quads, with secondary emphasis on Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves.

Split Squats exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Split Squats

Follow these steps to perform the Split Squats with correct form:

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Take a step forward with one foot and place it about two feet in front of the other foot.
  3. 3Lower your body by bending your knees and hips, keeping your back straight.
  4. 4Continue lowering until your front thigh is parallel to the ground, and your back knee is hovering just above the ground.
  5. 5Pause for a moment, then push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.

Split Squats Muscles Worked

Primary

quads

Secondary

gluteshamstringscalves

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Main

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