Split Squat with 180 Pivot
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- Exercise Types:
- Lower Squat, Lower Step
- Contraindications:
- Knee Problems
- Equipment:
- Floor Based, Dumbbell
- Applicability:
- Group
- Superset?:
- No
- Sprint-able?:
- Yes
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. Drive knees in line with the second and third toes throughout the full range.
- 2. Quality of movement always takes priority over speed or load.
- 3. Establish a stable base before adding any dynamic component.
Regression:
Goblet squat with a light counterweight to reinforce an upright torso and depth simultaneously.
Progression:
Increase load with barbell, front squat, or add a pause at the bottom to remove elastic rebound.
Common Problems:
Knees caving inward — cue active push out against the floor. Heel rise — widen stance or elevate heels slightly.