Dumbbell Split Squat
Expert Advice
Focus on driving up through the heel of your front foot to maximize glute and quad engagement.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with feet staggered, one in front of the other, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Lower your body down by bending both knees, keeping the front knee in line with the foot.
- Drop down until the back knee nearly touches the ground.
- Push through the front heel to rise back up to the starting position.
- Perform all the reps on one leg before switching to the other.
Details
Primary
Glutes40%
Quads40%
Secondary
Calves20%
Equipment
Dumbbell
Exercise Type
Strength
