Split Squat

Lowering the back knee toward the floor from a long split stance and standing back up, a basic single leg move for the quads and glutes.

Body part

Legs

Equipment

Bodyweight

Category

Strength

Pattern

Lunge

Mainly works

Quadriceps and glutes

Also

Adductors and calves

Cues

1. Long stance, back heel up
2. Lower the back knee toward the floor
3. Front knee over the foot