Legs·Dumbbell·Compound

Split Squat with Dumbbells

Quads · Dumbbell

Beginner

Body Part

Legs

Equipment

Dumbbell

Level

Beginner

Type

Compound

Force

Push

The Split Squat with Dumbbells is a beginner dumbbell exercise that primarily targets the Quads.

Muscles Worked

Quads primaryGlutes secondaryHamstrings secondary

How to Do the Split Squat with Dumbbells

  1. 1Position yourself into a staggered stance with the rear foot elevated and front foot forward.
  2. 2Hold a dumbbell in each hand, letting them hang at the sides. This will be your starting position.
  3. 3Begin 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.
  4. 4At the bottom of the movement, drive through the heel to extend the knee and hip to return to the starting position.

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.