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Exercise: Eccentric Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat

person doing Eccentric Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat
person doing Eccentric Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat
person doing Eccentric Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat

Primary Muscles:

  • Quadriceps
  • Gluteals

Secondary Muscles:

Body Area:

  • Legs
  • Glutes

Movement Type:

Equipment:

Training Category:

  • Body Weight

Proper Steps:

Stand perpendicular to a bench about a couple feet away
Elevate your rear foot onto the bench with your laces down
Standing tall above your lead foot, slowly squat down until the top of your lead thigh is parallel to the floor
Stand back up
Repeat as desired
At the bottom of the movement, your rear knee should be directly below your hips, and your lead shin should be parallel to your spine