Bodyweight Low Split Squat
Description
The bodyweight low split squat is a split squat performed at a low depth, with the back knee almost touching the floor. The deep range maximizes the stretch on the front quad and glute and the back hip flexor. It is a strong choice for unilateral leg work and hip mobility.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Bodyweight Low Split Squat Instructions
- Stand tall in a split stance with right foot forward.
- Position your feet about a leg-length apart.
- Brace your core and pull your shoulders back.
- Lower into a deep split squat by bending both knees.
- Continue until your back knee almost touches the floor.
- Maintain an upright torso through the descent.
- Drive up through the front foot to standing.
- Complete reps on one side, then switch.
Bodyweight Low Split Squat Form & Visual
Bodyweight Low Split Squat Benefits
- Maximum range split squat
- Builds glute and quad strength
- Improves hip mobility
- Develops single-leg stability
- No equipment required
- Useful for unilateral leg training
Bodyweight Low Split Squat Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Gluteus maximus
- Hip flexors
- Adductors
Bodyweight Low Split Squat Variations & Alternatives
- Split Squat
- Bulgarian Split Squat
- Lunge
- Reverse Lunge
