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Exercise: Eccentric Split Squat

person doing Eccentric Split Squat
person doing Eccentric Split Squat
person doing Eccentric Split Squat

Primary Muscles:

  • Quadriceps
  • Gluteals

Secondary Muscles:

Body Area:

  • Legs
  • Glutes

Movement Type:

Training Category:

  • Resistance

Proper Steps:

Begin standing in a shoulder-width split stance (rear knee under hips, lead shin perpendicular to the ground)
Hold a DB in each hand
Brace your core by drawing your belly button to your spine and keeping your rib cage tucked
Lower your body slowly with control until your knee is an inch above the ground
Press your lead leg heel into the ground and return to the starting position