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Split Squat
Take a split stance with both feet on the floor and the torso upright; hold dumbbells if used. Bend both knees to lower straight down, then press through the front foot to return. Keep the rear foot on the floor.
Split Squat
Take a split stance with both feet on the floor and the torso upright; hold dumbbells if used.
Bend both knees to lower straight down, then press through the front foot to return. Keep the rear foot on the floor.
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Key points
- Keep both feet on the floor in the split stance
- Lower mostly vertically
- Repeat the same movement on each side
Cautions
- Keep the front knee from collapsing inward
- Avoid swaying side to side
- Keep the stance length consistent and avoid dropping suddenly
MUSCLES
Main muscles
- Quadriceps
- Gluteus maximus
- Hamstrings
Equipment: Dumbbells (can also be performed with body weight)
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