Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Split Squat (Padded Stool Supported).
A unilateral lower-body exercise where you perform a split squat while resting one hand or arm on a padded stool for balance support. This assisted variation reduces the balance demand, allowing you to focus on proper depth and quad-glute activation.
The Split Squat (Padded Stool Supported) is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
