Split Squats

What it is

This dynamic lower body exercise builds strength and power in your legs. It primarily targets your hamstrings, while also engaging your glutes, quadriceps, and calves.

Technique tips

• Maintain a tall posture with your chest up.
• Land softly, absorbing the impact through your legs.
• Drive through both feet explosively to switch positions.
• Keep your front knee aligned over your ankle.
• Engage your core throughout the movement for stability.

How to track your progress

Log the hold time of each set. Straddly keeps your best hold for this exercise and tells you when you beat it, so a two-second gain does not go unnoticed.