Side Split Squat

Side Split Squat Instructions

• Be in a strong athletic position: knees flexed, core and glutes activated, chest up, and shoulders back. 
• Get underneath the bar, placing it on your traps.
• Have your hands wider than they normally would be on a normal back squat. 
• Assume a wider stance, feet roughly 3ft apart from each other. 
• Knees and hips are slightly bent. Your core is braced with your torso hinged slightly to accommodate your foot position.
• Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement.
• Squat to one side by pushing your glutes back and bending at the knee.
• Allow your torso to hinge forward.
• Keep your weight on the inside of your foot.
• Stand back up and squeeze your glutes at the top.

*Tips*

• Use lighter weight, aim for quality reps and volume with this exercise. Sometimes just the bar is sufficient. 
• Performing this movement with your bodyweight is great for priming your glutes and stabilizing musculature of the knee for upcoming exercise.