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dumbbell single leg split squat
Target

quads

Equipment

dumbbell

dumbbell single leg split squat

upper legs

How to Perform the dumbbell single leg split squat

1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.

2

Take a step forward with one foot and position your feet so that your front foot is flat on the ground and your back foot is elevated on a bench or step.

3

Lower your body by bending your front knee and hip, keeping your back knee slightly bent and your back heel off the ground.

4

Continue lowering until your front thigh is parallel to the ground, then push through your front heel to return to the starting position.

5

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.

Secondary Muscles

gluteshamstringscalves