Suspension Single Leg Split Squat

The Suspension Single Leg Split Squat targets the lower body, focusing on the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. This exercise improves balance and stability while enhancing strength.

  1. Attach the suspension trainer at a suitable height.
  2. Stand facing away from the anchor point and place one foot in the suspension straps.
  3. Lower your body into a split squat by bending your front knee while keeping your back leg straight.
  4. Push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.

How to perform the Suspension Single Leg Split Squat

  1. Set up. Set up in a stable, balanced starting position appropriate for the Suspension Single Leg Split Squat using your body weight.
  2. Brace and execute. Brace your core, control the descent, and move through a full pain-free range of motion while emphasizing your quadriceps.
  3. Reset. Reverse the movement under control and reset between repetitions, keeping your form crisp on every rep.

Coaching cues

  • Move with intent — every rep should feel deliberate, not rushed.
  • Drive force through your quadriceps rather than momentum.
  • Keep your breathing steady: exhale on the hard part, inhale on the reset.

Common mistakes

  • Using too much weight and losing positional control.
  • Cutting the range of motion short and missing the target muscle.
  • Letting your spine round or hyperextend instead of staying neutral.

Detailed cues, common mistakes, and demonstration video are available in the Fitly app.

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