Split Squat
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The split squat targets the lower body, enhancing strength and stability in the legs. It requires balancing and engages multiple muscles, making it effective for building muscle endurance and improving coordination.
How to do it
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, then step one foot forward.
- Bend both knees to lower your hips until the back knee nearly touches the ground.
- Pause, then push through the front heel to return to start.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Gastrocnemius Hamstrings