Split squat alternatives
Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the split squat, best matches first.
- Bulgarian split squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs dumbbells and flat bench.
- Dumbbell walking lungeTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs dumbbells.
- Rear-foot-elevated split squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs plyo box or step.
- Reverse lungeTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, no equipment.
- Step-upTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs plyo box or step.
- Back squatTrains the quads and glutes, needs barbell and squat rack.
- Bodyweight squatTrains the quads and glutes, no equipment.
- Box squatTrains the quads and glutes, needs barbell, squat rack and plyo box or step.
- Goblet squatTrains the quads and glutes, needs dumbbells.
- Kettlebell goblet squatTrains the quads and glutes, needs kettlebells.
- Leg pressTrains the quads and glutes, needs leg press.
- One-leg squatTrains the quads and glutes, no equipment.
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