How to Do a Split Squat: Setup and Mistakes

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1. Set-up: feet hip-width and toes forward, stand tall, then take a long stride keeping the feet hip-width. 0:37
2. Lower straight down, then straighten the front leg and use your glutes to rise, without leaning. 1:16
3. Mistake: the front knee caving in; keep hip, knee and ankle in one line all the way. 1:44
4. Mistake: shifting forward onto the front leg; drop straight down with tall posture instead. 2:05
5. Mistake: losing posture by sitting back or leaning forward as you lower. 2:33
6. Once your form is solid, add load: dumbbells, a barbell, or shopping bags at home. 2:51

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