Praise for the Split Squat

I’ve got nothing but good things to say about the split squat.

It’s a versatile exercise that builds stability and strength, gives you a bit of a stretch, and is easy to load or unload. Almost everyone can do some variation of it.

It mirrors the shapes we make while playing sports and closely resembles the positions required to get up and down from the floor unassisted. In other words, it scales easily. High-level athletes and older adults training for independence can both get a lot out of it.

Along with squats and deadlifts, split squats and their many variations should be staples in your training program.

Justin Miner