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Exercise Profile
  • Target Muscle Group
    Quads
  • Exercise TypeStrength
  • Equipment RequiredBodyweight
  • MechanicsCompound
  • Force TypeIsometric
  • Experience LevelBeginner
  • Secondary Muscles
    Abs, Adductors, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings
Target Muscle Group

Quads

Quads Muscle Anatomy Diagram

Split Squat with Iso-Hold Overview

The split squat with iso-hold is a variation of the split squat and an exercise used to strengthen the muscles of the leg.

Some people may refer to the split squat as the static lunge as it looks very similar to the lunge, but you keep the rear foot back and engaged during your entire set of repetitions.

The split squat with iso-hold incorporates an isometric hold into the split squat exercise. This can be beneficial for someone looking to progress the split squat without having to add weight to the exercise.

The split squat is an excellent exercise for those looking to build single leg strength, and as a lunge variation can be a foundational exercise to include within your workout program.

Split Squat with Iso-Hold Instructions

  1. Set up in a split stance position with your hands by your side, looking straight ahead, and your back knee in contact with the floor.
  2. Drive through the front foot just enough so that the back knee rises off the floor 1-2 inches.
  3. Hold for the desired amount of time.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Split Squat with Iso-Hold Tips

  1. If you can’t complete bodyweight split squats, use this variation as a progress to build your strength immediately off the floor.
  2. If you want to emphasize the quads during the split squat, focus on taking a slightly smaller split stance and drive up through the ball of the foot.
  3. If you want to emphasize the glutes and hamstrings during the split squat, focus on taking a slightly larger split stance and drive up through the heel of the foot.
  4. If you’re an overextended athlete then you may find it more beneficial to allow for slightly more torso lean throughout the drill as this will help to keep your neutral and load the front leg more effectively.
  5. If the front leg keeps diving in excessively as you reverse from the eccentric to concentric, attach a band to a rack, loop one end around your knee, and allow it to pull you into a valgus position (not excessively, just slightly). From here, push out against the band to engage the glute and keep yourself in a more neutral position.
  6. You don’t need to feel like you have to be completely upright as you complete the movement. On the contrary, you should have a slight forward lean and focus on keeping your lumbar spine neutral.
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