Split Squats
One Side
Other Side
Rep Range
10-15
Hints
Holding a dumbbell in each hand by your sides, stand with feet hip-width apart. Step one foot forward, keeping the rear heel off the ground. Lower into a lunge, ensuring the front knee aligns with the ankle. Press back up and repeat.
Common Mistakes
Avoid letting the front knee go past the toes and keep a straight spine throughout.
Breathing
Inhale as you lower; exhale as you rise. Switch legs and repeat.
Muscle Focus
Primary Muscles
Quads, Glutes
Secondary Muscles
Hamstrings Adductors, Erector Spinae
Tertiary Muscles
Core, Calves