How to do a dumbbell split squat

thighs, glutes

Muscles worked
thighs, glutes
Where
At the gym
Equipment
  • Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. Hold dumbbells at your sides and stand in a long stride, back heel up.
  2. Lower straight down until the back knee almost touches the floor.
  3. Push through the front heel to stand. Finish all reps, then switch legs.

Do both sides.

Common mistake

Pushing off the back leg instead of the front one.

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