Front-foot-elevated split squat
- Intermediate
- Bodyweight
- Unilateral
Sink deeper than a normal split squat, torso tall
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Quads
- Secondary:
- Glutes
How to do it
- Put your front foot on a 10 cm step or plate and the other a long stride behind.
- Lower straight down until your back knee almost touches the floor.
- Drive up through the front leg and finish your reps before switching.
Common mistakes
- Shortening the stride and overloading the front knee.
- Leaning your torso.
Tips
- Raising the front foot increases the range and the glute stretch.
- Add dumbbells once 15 reps feel easy.