Suspended Split Squat

A upper legs exercise targeting the quadriceps.

Suspended Split Squat demonstration
Suspended Split Squat β€” demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Other

Target muscles

Quadriceps

Secondary muscles

Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings

How to do Suspended Split Squat

  1. Suspend your straps so the handles are 18-30 inches from the floor.

  2. Facing away from the setup, place your rear foot into the handle behind you. Keep your head looking forward and your chest up, with your knee slightly bent. This will be your starting position.

  3. Descend by flexing the knee and hips, lowering yourself to the ground. Keep your weight on the heel of your foot and maintain your posture throughout the exercise.

  4. At the bottom of the movement, reverse the motion, extending through the hip and knee to return to the starting position.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Quadriceps

Secondary

AbductorsAdductorsCalvesGlutesHamstrings

Related exercises

All upper legs exercises β†’

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