Split squat
A compound exercise for the quads and glutes, with help from the adductors. Equipment: no equipment.
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How to do it
- Setup: One foot a long stride in front of the other, back heel up.
- Torso tall
- Back knee nearly to the floor
- Push up through the front foot
Muscles worked
Equipment
None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.
Alternatives
Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all split squat alternatives.
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