Dumbbell Single Leg Split Squat
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Dumbbell Single Leg Split Squat is a unilateral lower body exercise that emphasizes balance and strength, targeting the quadriceps and glutes. It's performed by lowering the rear knee towards the floor from a split stance, with a bench supporting the back leg, enhancing leg and core stability.
How to do it
- Stand a few feet in front of a bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Place one foot behind you on the bench, toes down.
- Lower your body by bending the front knee, keeping the back straight.
- Descend until your front thigh is roughly parallel to the ground.
- Push through the heel of the front foot to return to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Gastrocnemius Gluteus Medius Hamstrings
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