Progression ladder for the Split Squats

Pick an exercise to see the easier and harder steps either side of it, and log your sets so you can see when you are ready to move up.

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Easier and harder steps around the Split Squats

These are the substitutes for the Split Squats, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps

Nothing in the substitutes for the Split Squats scores easier than it.

Where you are now

Split SquatsPlay demonstration

Split Squats

  • Intermediate
  • Bodyweight
  • Quads

Harder steps (6)

  1. Barbell Side Split SquatPlay demonstration

    Barbell Side Split Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Quads
  2. Smith Machine Pistol Squat

    Smith Machine Pistol Squat

    • Advanced
    • Smith-machine
    • Quads
  3. One Leg Barbell Squat

    One Leg Barbell Squat

    • Advanced
    • Barbell
    • Quads
  4. Single Leg Squat (Pistol) MalePlay demonstration

    Single Leg Squat (Pistol) Male

    • Advanced
    • Bodyweight
    • Glutes
  5. One Leg SquatPlay demonstration

    One Leg Squat

    • Advanced
    • Bodyweight
    • Glutes
  6. Single-leg High Box Squat

    Single-leg High Box Squat

    • Advanced
    • Other
    • Quadriceps

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