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Split Squats

A bodyweight movement targeting the quads. Follow the steps below and keep every repetition controlled.

Target · quadsEquipment · body weightCategory · upper legs

Technique

How to perform it

  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.

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