Split Squats
The split squats is a strength training legs exercise and can be performed with a barbell or dumbbells.
If using dumbbells hold dumbbells to your sides with palms facing your body.
Muscles Worked
Primary Muscles: Quadriceps
Secondary Muscles: Buttocks, hamstrings, adductors, and calves
What you need: A barbell or a set of dumbbells.
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Preparation :
- Stand with your feet far apart, one foot in front of the other.
- Feet should be pointing straight ahead.
- Hold a barbell above shoulders behind neck.
- Position your hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart with elbows back.
- Draw your belly button in.
- Lower down by bending your knees until your back knee is almost touching the ground.
- Keep your torso straight and make sure your front knee is pointing in the same direction as your foot.
- Slowly return back to standing, squeezing your buttocks on the front leg.
- Repeat.
