Standing Split

Technique

How to perform Standing Split

1. From a standing forward fold, place your hands on the floor or stable blocks.
2. Transfer weight to one foot and extend the other leg behind you and upward.
3. Keep the supporting knee slightly soft and your pelvis as level as your range allows; lift the rear leg using your hip rather than throwing it upward.
4. Lower the lifted leg slowly and repeat on the other side.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Maximus.