Split Squat
Target Muscle
Secondary Muscles
Equipment
Lower your body into a lunge, bending both knees to 90 degrees, ensuring your front knee is directly above your ankle and your back knee is hovering just above the floor.
Maintain a straight posture, keeping your chest up and your gaze forward, and ensure your weight is evenly distributed between both legs.
Push through the heel of your front foot to raise your body back up to the starting position.
Repeat these steps for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and perform the same steps with your left foot forward.
Pro Tip
**Maintain Upright Posture**: When performing the split squat, keep your torso upright and your core engaged. Leaning too far forward or backward can place undue stress on your lower back and can lead to injury. Also, remember to keep your shoulders relaxed and avoid hunching. **Controlled Movement**: Lower your body in a controlled manner until your back knee is close to, but not touching, the floor. Avoid dropping down quickly as it can cause injury. Instead, focus on a slow, controlled movement to engage your muscles effectively