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split squats

An upper legs exercise for your quads, done with body weight. Watch the demo, read the tips, then see how many sets and reps suit your goal.

Target muscle
Quads
Equipment
Body weight
Type of move
One leg at a time
Difficulty
Beginner friendly
split squats demonstration
DemoLoops continuously · watch a few reps for the full path

Tips for “one leg at a time” moves

How to do it well

  1. Take a step long enough that both knees reach about 90°.

  2. Keep most of the weight in the front foot.

  3. Front knee tracks over the middle of the foot.

  4. Push through the front heel to come back up.

Sets and reps for your goal · beginner

Lose fat
2 × 12–15rest 45 s
Get fitter · your goal
2 × 12–15rest 60 s
Build muscle
2 × 10–15rest 75 s
Get stronger
2 × 5–8rest 90 s
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