Exercises / Upper legs / Suspended Split Squat

Suspended Split Squat

Suspended Split Squat: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only. Level: intermediate.

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  • Equipmentbody only
  • Levelintermediate
  • Forcepush
  • Typecompound
  • Body partupper legs
Primary muscles
quads, glutes
Secondary muscles
hamstrings, calves
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How to do it

  1. Stand facing away from a suspension trainer with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Extend one leg forward and place the top of your foot in the foot cradle of the suspension trainer.
  3. Bend your standing leg and lower your body down into a lunge position, keeping your chest up and your knee in line with your toes.
  4. Push through your heel to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

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