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Split Squat

How to do it with good form, the muscles it works and what you need.

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Main muscle
Quadriceps
Also works
Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment
None needed

How to do it

  1. Stand in a long split stance, back heel off the floor.
  2. Lower straight down until your back knee almost touches the floor.
  3. Push through your front foot to rise back up; finish all reps, then switch legs.

Common mistakes

Know what to lift next

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