Split Squat Without Support

Physio

This exercise is traditionally known as a split squat, or you may hear it being called the static lunge. Stand next to a surface, placing one hand on it for stability if needed, move one foot in front of the other spaced in front and behind you and with both feet facing forwards. Steadily lower yourself into a lunge position by lowering your body between your legs so that your back knee almost touches the ground. Pause at the bottom and then return to the starting position by driving through both legs. You can make this exercise easier by not lower your knee all the way to the floor, or you can make it harder by holding on to a weight.