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Training & Fitness

SPLIT SQUAT

Split Squat

Split Squat

Area - Hip & Trunk Stabilisers

 

Action - Stand in a stride position. Keeping the chest out & the shoulders back, drop down so that body weight is lowered vertically.  At the bottom the knees should be at 90 degrees with the trunk aligned vertically above the rear thigh.

 

Technique - Don't allow the leading knee to lunge forward of the ankle. At the bottom of the squat the rear knee should be in line with the hip & shoulder of the same side. Avoid sticking the backside out & dropping the shoulders forward