Lateral Split Squat

LATERAL SPLIT SQUAT

The lateral split squat exercise is used to strengthen the knee and hip. Start by standing with both feet wider than shoulder distance apart. Begin to lean towards one leg and bend the knee and hip to lower the body. Keep both feet planted on the ground as you complete this motion. Continue to lower the body until your thigh is parallel to the ground. Press downwards with your foot to push your body back up into neutral position. Repeat as needed.

Muscles involved:

• quadriceps

  • vastus lateralis

  • vastus intermedius

  • vastus medialis

  • rectus femoris

• glutes

  • gluteus maximus

  • gluteus medius

  • gluteus minimus

Related conditions:

• sacroiliac joint syndrome

• lower kinetic chain syndrome

• hip spine syndrome

• ITB syndrome

• runner’s knee / jumper’s knee

• greater trochanteric pain syndrome

• hip bursitis

• external snapping hip syndrome