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Tempo 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

  1. Setup: Split stance, hands on your hips.
  2. Take three seconds to lower
  3. Pause at the bottom, then stand

Muscles worked

Tempo split squat: 3D figure mid-rep with the quads and glutes highlighted

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

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