Quads · Body weight · Advanced
How to do Suspended Split Squat
The suspended split squat is a lower body exercise that targets the quads, with secondary emphasis on the glutes, hamstrings, and calves. It is performed using body weight and a suspension trainer, requiring balance, strength, and coordination.
- Primary muscle
- Quads
- Also works
- Glutes, Hamstrings and Calves
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Advanced
- Category
- Legs
How to do Suspended Split Squat, step by step
- Stand facing away from a suspension trainer with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Extend one leg forward and place the top of your foot in the foot cradle of the suspension trainer.
- 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.
- Push through your heel to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.
Muscles worked
Suspended Split Squat works your quads as the main mover, with help from your glutes, hamstrings and calves.
Track Suspended Split Squat in SPLYT
Suspended Split Squat is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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