Xtrenght

Split Squats

Split Squats, position 1 of 2Split Squats, position 2 of 2

Primary muscles

hamstrings

Secondary muscles

calvesglutesquadriceps

Type

stretching

Force

push

Level

intermediate

How to perform

Being in a standing position. Jump into a split leg position, with one leg forward and one leg back, flexing the knees and lowering your hips slightly as you do so.

As you descend, immediately reverse direction, standing back up and jumping, reversing the position of your legs. Repeat 5-10 times on each leg.