Bend the front leg while keeping the back leg straight until a stretch is felt in the calf muscle. Hold this position for 5 to 10 seconds, then release. Repeat five times on each side; ...

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The backward-stepping motion helps to keep your front leg upright, which may reduce knee stress. This makes it an ideal choice for anyone dealing with aches and pains or general mobility issues.

Your front leg should be planted far enough forward to allow you to lunge without your knee extending beyond the toes of your front foot. Keep your core tight, your chest up, and your shoulders down.

If you are new to split squats, start off by doing 5 to 8 reps on each leg. Once you get stronger, increase to 12 to 16 reps on each leg. Aim to do split squats three times a week to get the ...