In addition,
split squat variations can be performed with a range of different types of external resistance, including barbells (e.g. McCurdy et al. 2010), dumbbells, or even elastic resistance bands looped under the front foot and over the shoulder (e.g. as lunges performed as described in Jakobsen et al. 2012).
The standard back squat was performed with 85 % of 1RM and
both split squat variations were performed with 50 % of this load, which is not an equivalent relative load (
both split squat variations used a lighter relative load).
Assistance exercises I prefer are usually single leg or hip extension exercises such as
split squat variations, glute ham raise, Romanian deadlifts, back extensions etc..
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Not exact matches
Many smart and progressive strength and conditioning coaches are turning away from traditional bilateral (two - legged) exercise like the
squat and deadlift in favour of the
split squat and its
variations simply because it has less potential for causing injury.
There are lots of
squat variations (like sumo
squats, narrow
squats,
split squats, pistol
squats, etc.), which are mostly derived from different stances.
If you want to hit the quads, glutes and hamstrings thoroughly, try this
variation of the
split squat that has an...
If you want to hit the quads, glutes and hamstrings thoroughly, try this
variation of the
split squat that has an interesting twist — on each rep you switch legs, not at the top but at the bottom of each rep.
Most
squat variations appear to lead to similar quadriceps, gluteus maximus and erector spinae muscle activity, but the back
squat seems to display greater quadriceps muscle activity than either the
split squat or overhead
squat.
This style is very similar to the above
variation, only here you use «1.5 reps.» I got this idea from Joe Defranco, who coins these «speed skater»
split squats.
Comparing the back
squat and the
split squat, DeForest et al. (2014) found no differences between exercise
variations (using the same adjusted absolute loads).
The Bulgarian
split squat is a
variation of the traditional
split squat.
Perhaps the most important factor that differentiates between the
variations of the
split squat is the placement of the rear foot.
Comparing
squat variations, Andersen et al. (2014) explored rectus abdominis and external oblique muscle activity in the back
squat and
split squat, with 6RM.
Variations of these movements that change angle work the muscles differently and in some cases can more beneficial and joint - friendly — dumbbell floor press, Neutral grip eccentric chin - up, Chest supported neutral grip dumbbell row, steep incline dumbbell press, B - stance deadlift, Bulgarian
split squats.
Gluteus maximus EMG amplitude can be enhanced during lunges (and probably also
split squats) by selecting the forward
variation, using longer step lengths, and using elastic resistance to increase the difficulty at the top of the movement.