Dumbbell Single Leg Split Squat

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Learn how to do the Dumbbell Single Leg Split Squat with proper form and technique. This dumbbell exercise primarily targets your Quads, with secondary emphasis on Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves.

Dumbbell Single Leg Split Squat exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Dumbbell Single Leg Split Squat

Follow these steps to perform the Dumbbell Single Leg Split Squat with correct form:

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. 2Take 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. 3Lower your body by bending your front knee and hip, keeping your back knee slightly bent and your back heel off the ground.
  4. 4Continue lowering until your front thigh is parallel to the ground, then push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.

Dumbbell Single Leg Split Squat Muscles Worked

Primary

quads

Secondary

gluteshamstringscalves

Exercise Details

Equipment
dumbbell
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Main

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