Most people think of split squats as a simple strength move. Add some rotation, and suddenly you’re unlocking hip and ankle mechanics that many of us are missing.
Done right, this drill:
👉 Teaches your body to access hidden ranges of motion you avoid in normal squats and lunges
👉 Loads the glute in a way that feels completely different from what you’re used to
👉 Creates carryover into running, hinging, and explosive athletic movement
But here’s the catch.
Get the heel pressure wrong, or rotate from the wrong place, and you’ll miss the stimulus entirely.
In this video I’ll show you how to set it up so you feel the glute light up, the hip open, and the ankle do what it’s supposed to.
Once you try it, a “normal” split squat will seem so vanilla.