Split Squats

Split Squats — Start position — Start position

Split Squats — End position — End position

Region: Knee & Thigh
Equipment: None
Category: Stretching
Level: Intermediate
Force: push

Muscles worked

hamstrings
calves
glutes
quadriceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

Being in a standing position. Jump into a split leg position, with one leg forward and one leg back, flexing the knees and lowering your hips slightly as you do so.
As you descend, immediately reverse direction, standing back up and jumping, reversing the position of your legs. Repeat 5-10 times on each leg.

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