Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Split Squat Heel Raise.
A unilateral lower-body exercise that combines a split squat with a heel raise at the top of each rep, adding a calf activation element to the movement. The heel raise at the top also shifts greater demand onto the quadriceps and challenges single-leg balance and stability throughout.
The Split Squat Heel Raise 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.
