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Front-Foot Elevated Dumbbell Split Squat

INTERMEDIATE

Front-Foot Elevated Dumbbell Split Squat

Front-Foot Elevated Dumbbell Split Squat is an excellent exercise to improve the strength of the hamstrings, quadriceps, and adductors. The exercise is also effective to re-establish the normative flexibility of the hip flexors.

Demonstration Video

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Target Muscles

Instructions

  1. Place a 1-2 inch riser in front of your foot and get into a split stance position with your arms at your sides and looking straight ahead.
  2. Lower while bending both knees at the same time and continue until your back knee touches the floor just below your thigh.
  3. Push with the front leg and straighten the knee, returning to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Tips

  • Don't move on to the elevated version until you've fully mastered the bodyweight version of this movement. Increasing the range of motion without the necessary motor control is a recipe for disaster.
  • If you want to focus on the quads during the split squat, focus on getting into a slightly smaller stance and lifting through the ball of your foot.

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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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Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024