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Quadriceps · Intermediate

Medicine Ball Split Squat

Squat-pattern drill for leg strength, depth control, and stable foot pressure.

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Medicine Ball Split Squat demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutesCore

Equipment

Medicine Ball

Sets × reps

3 × 12 / side

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Hold the medicine ball close to the chest and set the feet in a stable split stance with the front foot fully planted.
  2. 02Brace the trunk and lower straight down by bending both knees, keeping most of the pressure through the front foot.
  3. 03Descend until the rear knee approaches the floor or the front leg reaches the prescribed depth.
  4. 04Keep the torso tall and the front knee tracking in line with the toes throughout the movement.
  5. 05Drive through the front foot to return to the start, complete the set, and then switch legs.

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