Elevated Front-foot Dumbbell Split Squat

Primary muscles
Quads, Glutes
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings, Lower back, Abs
Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement pattern
Single Leg

Steps

  1. 1 Stand in a split stance with your front foot elevated on a step and your rear foot on the floor behind you. Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
  2. 2 Bend both knees, lowering your body until your front thigh is parallel to the floor and your rear knee hovers just above the ground.
  3. 3 Push through your front heel to extend your knees and hips, returning to the starting split stance.
  4. 4 Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch your foot position and repeat on the other side.

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