As relative load increases during performance of the back squat exercise, the ratio of the net hip extension moment to the net knee extension moment also increases. (strengthandconditioningresearch.com)
In fact, placing it higher, it gives you the increase of degree for knee extension. (workoutforyou.net)
The split squat displays greater hip extension moments, and smaller knee extension moments than the standard back squat. (strengthandconditioningresearch.com)