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Split squat

This is a lower body exercise that can be done simply with bodyweight or with dumbbells. [ID: split_squat]

Instructions

First time: Try 1 set, 10 reps, without dumbbells

Steps:

1. Start position: Stand with one leg behind the other; your front foot should be flat on the ground and most of your weight should be on your front leg; the back leg should be loose and resting on the ball of your foot
2. Bend your knees and lower your body until your back knee almost touches the floor, with a slight lean forward
3. Raise up and return to the start position
4. After 10 reps, repeat with leg positions switched

Engage and power up using your glutes and thighs. Minimize the stress on your knees during this move.

Details

Important: Learn proper squat technique to get the most out of your exercise while avoiding knee injury.

See also the basic squat page, squat.htm

Little help

Video: dumbbell split squat demo, www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEG6blZtUpc

Image source: Intosport, youtube link