Split squats are a unilaterally focused exercise that build lower body strength and stability. In a staggered stance, focus on controlling the descent of your back knee toward a target- tapping it lightly to keep tension in the front leg. To increase the challenge, add weight or slow down the eccentric (lowering) phase for greater time under tension. Maintain an upright torso to emphasize the front quad, while still engaging the glutes during the ascent as the hip extends. Doing split squats wil