squat · beginner · single side
Split Squat
Also called: static lunge, stationary lunge
Coaching cues
- Take a comfortable stride, feet hip-width apart for balance
- Drop the back knee straight down
- Front heel stays heavy
- Torso tall — a gentle lean is fine
Common mistakes
- Feet in one line, wobbling like on a tightrope
- Front knee diving inward
- Pushing off the back leg instead of the front
- Bouncing the back knee off the floor
Easier: Bodyweight Squat
Harder: Bulgarian Split Squat, Reverse Lunge