Lateral Split Squat - hip and knee strengthening exercise
Exercise Overview
The lateral split squat is a strengthening exercise for the hip and knee that challenges side-to-side control, lower-limb alignment, and weight shifting. It is often used in rehabilitation to improve gluteal and quadriceps strength for functional tasks such as squatting, stepping, and lateral movement.
Muscles Involved
Gluteus mediusGluteus maximusQuadricepsHamstringsAdductorsCore stabilizers
Related Conditions
Patellofemoral pain syndromeKnee osteoarthritisHip weaknessDynamic knee valgusPost-operative knee rehabilitationIliotibial band-related lateral knee pain