Split Squat (holding on)
Start with one leg forward and one leg back (this is called a split stance). In this variation, you should hold on to something stable, so you don’t have to worry about stabilization/balance as much. As your ability improves, you can hold on less, but it’s still a good idea to be near something you can grab, just in case you lose your balance or go too low.
Maintain good posture with your upper body and stay as upright as possible while using your legs to raise and lower your body. Focus on preventing yourself from lunging forward when you lower your body towards the ground. The lower you go, the more difficult the exercise becomes and the more stress it puts on your muscles, so if it’s too challenging, don’t go as far down.
At the bottom of the movement, your front knee should form a right angle and your back knee should have a significant amount of bend as well. Try to support your weight evenly between your front and back legs. Perform up to 15 reps on each leg and breathe out when rising up. If moving up and down is too tough, find a position where you don’t feel any discomfort and hold that position until your muscles start getting tired.
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