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Split Squat with Dumbbells
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Split Squat with Dumbbells

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About This Exercise

Position yourself into a staggered stance with the rear foot elevated and front foot forward.

1Setup

Position yourself into a staggered stance with the rear foot elevated and front foot forward.

2Execution

Hold a dumbbell in each hand, letting them hang at the sides. This will be your starting position. Begin by descending, flexing your knee and hip to lower your body down. Maintain good posture througout the movement. Keep the front knee in line with the foot as you perform the exercise. At the bottom of the movement, drive through the heel to extend the knee and hip to return to the starting position.

Pro Tips

  • Begin by descending, flexing your knee and hip to lower your body down. Maintain good posture througout the movement. Keep the front knee in line with the foot as you perform the exercise.
  • At the bottom of the movement, drive through the heel to extend the knee and hip to return to the starting position.