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Dumbbell Split Jump

ADVANCED

Dumbbell Split Jump

Dumbbell Split Jump is a lower body exercise that strengthens the glutes and leg muscles as well as provides cardiovascular benefits.

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Instructions

  1. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, keeping your arms straight. Push your chest forward and take a big step back, lowering your back knee to the floor in a lunge, keeping your front calf as vertical as possible.
  2. Push the ground sharply with both feet, jumping and changing the position of the legs in the air. Land gently in a lunge position with the opposite leg forward and immediately begin the next repetition.

Tips

  • Try to jump as high as possible for maximum results.
  • Hitting the heel of the front leg while jumping.

Alternative Exercises

Dumbbell Split Squat

STRENGTH DUMBBELLS

Dumbbell Split Squat is a multi-joint strength exercise that strengthens the muscles of the legs, including the quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves. Also, as a single-leg exercise, your core is forced to work in overdrive to maintain your balance.

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STRENGTH DUMBBELLS

A lower-body exercise using dumbbells to add resistance as you step diagonally behind the body, emphasizing the glutes—especially the glute medius—while improving hip stability, balance, and unilateral leg strength.

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Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024