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Technique, Variation, and Progression of the Rear-Foot-Elevated Split Squat

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THE REAR-FOOT-ELEVATED SPLIT SQUAT IS A MULTIJOINT EXERCISE USED TO TRAIN THE LOWER EXTREMITY MUSCULATURE IN ALL PLANES. THE BENEFITS INCLUDE PREVENTION OF LOWER EXTREMITY INJURY, IMPROVED GAIT AND SPORT… Click to show full abstract

THE REAR-FOOT-ELEVATED SPLIT SQUAT IS A MULTIJOINT EXERCISE USED TO TRAIN THE LOWER EXTREMITY MUSCULATURE IN ALL PLANES. THE BENEFITS INCLUDE PREVENTION OF LOWER EXTREMITY INJURY, IMPROVED GAIT AND SPORT PERFORMANCE, AND INCREASED MUSCLE SIZE AND STRENGTH. WITH AN ANTERIORPOSTERIOR STANCE, THE EXERCISE IS PERFORMED PRIMARILY

Keywords: elevated split; split squat; foot elevated; rear foot

Journal Title: Strength and Conditioning Journal
Year Published: 2017

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