Split Lateral Squat with Roll
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
This exercise, known as the Split Lateral Squat with Roll, primarily targets the quadriceps and adductor muscles. It enhances strength and stability in the lower body, particularly focusing on lateral movement, which is beneficial for balance and coordination.
How to do it
- Stand with legs apart, one foot on a foam roller.
- Keep your chest up and core engaged.
- Squat down on the leg not on the roller while keeping the other leg straight.
- Return to the starting position by pushing through the heel.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps before switching sides.
Muscles worked
Primary Quadriceps
Secondary Adductor Magnus Gluteus Maximus Gluteus Medius Hamstrings