Split squats, illustrated in 3 steps — Step into a split stance with your feet hip-width apart.

Hips, Glutes

Split squats

A simple move for your legs and hips, done standing up. About 25 seconds each side.

Position: Standing
Equipment: None
Time: About 25 seconds each side
Works: legs and hips

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How to do split squats

Set
Step into a split stance with your feet hip-width apart.
1
Set your feet in a comfortable split stance.
2
Lower your hips straight down.
3
Press through the front foot to stand.
Switch sides and repeat.

Take care. Keep your front knee over your foot and use a smaller range if needed.

Gentle movement guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Illustration adapted from Everkinetic / Workout Guide by Bryl Lim, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.