Dumbbell split squat

Dumbbells

Also called dumbbell split squats

Dumbbell split squat, start positionDumbbell split squat, end position
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Stand in a split stance with the back foot planted, lower straight down by bending both knees, then drive up through the front leg.

  1. Stay tall, torso upright
  2. Front knee tracks over the toes
  3. Drive through the front heel

Movement

Pattern
Lunge
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
One side at a time
Equipment
Dumbbells

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Lower body

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