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Dumbbell Split Squat

Free Weights / Intermediate

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Equipment Needed

  • Dumbbells

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How to do Dumbbell Split Squat:

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dumbbell split squat is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the calves, glutes, hamstrings and hip flexors ...more

dumbbell split squat is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the calves, glutes, hamstrings and hip flexors.

The only dumbbell split squat equipment that you really need is the following: dumbbells. There are however many different dumbbell split squat variations that you can try out that may require different types of dumbbell split squat equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper dumbbell split squat form is easy with the step by step dumbbell split squat instructions, dumbbell split squat tips, and the instructional dumbbell split squat technique video on this page. dumbbell split squat is a exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the dumbbell split squat video, learn how to do the dumbbell split squat, and then be sure and browse through the dumbbell split squat workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Keep back straight during entire exercise.
  2. Do not stand too far apart. Your back leg's thigh should be in line with upper body when squatting down.

Variations

  1. For experts. Use two stabilizers balls to place under both feet and perform as described above. Or for an easier less advanced variation use one stabilizer ball under the front foot.
  2. From the split squat position, jump off the ground as high as possible and land in a staggered stance.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

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Equipment Needed

  • Dumbbells

Tips

  1. Keep back straight during entire exercise.
  2. Do not stand too far apart. Your back leg's thigh should be in line with upper body when squatting down.

Variations

  1. For experts. Use two stabilizers balls to place under both feet and perform as described above. Or for an easier less advanced variation use one stabilizer ball under the front foot.
  2. From the split squat position, jump off the ground as high as possible and land in a staggered stance.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound