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Split squats

At home Everyone

EasyAbout 5 minOn your own

A single-leg squat for strength and balance in the legs and hips, the base of every throw and swing.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Set up

Long split stance, front foot flat, back heel up. Hands on hips or holding a wall for balance.

Steps

  1. Lower straight down until the back knee is just off the floor
  2. Drive up through the whole front foot
  3. Do all the reps on one leg, then swap

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

Hold onto a wall or chair, and go only halfway down.

Harder

Hold dumbbells, or raise the back foot on a step.