Exercises / Intermediate
Front split
- Hamstrings
- Hip Flexors
- Quadriceps
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 3
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
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01 / Steps
How to do it
Get on your knees and advance one leg, placing the foot in front of you.
Extend that leg and shift your weight forward until both legs are completely supported on the ground.
Maintain the position for a certain amount of time.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Hamstrings
Hip Flexors
Quadriceps
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength1
- Explosivity0
- Technique60
- Cardio0
- Mobility75
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