Beginner

SPLIT SQUATS

Upper legs
Body Part
Quads
Target Muscle
Body weight
Equipment
Beginner
Difficulty
Quads
Views
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Est. Calories/min
5.00
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Step:1 Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
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Step:2 Take a step forward with one foot and place it about two feet in front of the other foot.
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Step:3 Lower your body by bending your knees and hips, keeping your back straight.
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Step:4 Continue lowering until your front thigh is parallel to the ground, and your back knee is hovering just above the ground.
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Step:5 Pause for a moment, then push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
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Step:6 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.
  • Warm up properly before starting
  • Maintain proper form throughout
  • Control the negative (eccentric) phase
  • Breathe out during the effort phase
  • Rest 60–90 seconds between sets
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