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Split Squat

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Difficulty

Medium

Equipment Needed

None

Starting Position

Standing

Procedure

  1. Step forward into a split squat position.
  2. Slowly lower the body towards the floor. The knee of the trailing leg should almost touch the floor while the knee of the front leg should be in line with the ankle.
  3. Return to the starting position and Repeat.
  4. Repeat with the other leg.

Coaching Keys

  • Make sure to keep the front leg's knee in line with the ankle.
  • Contract the glutes to help stabilize.
  • Load from the hips.
  • Keep abdominals tight.

You Should Feel it...

In your thighs and glutes

Exercise Purpose

Improves lower body strength and/or strength endurance.

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