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dumbbell single leg split squat
upper legsquadsdumbbell
Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Take a step forward with one foot and position your feet so that your front foot is flat on the ground and your back foot is elevated on a bench or step.
- Lower your body by bending your front knee and hip, keeping your back knee slightly bent and your back heel off the ground.
- Continue lowering until your front thigh is parallel to the ground, then push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.
Secondary Muscles
gluteshamstringscalves
Additional Information
The dumbbell single leg split squat is a dumbbell-based exercise that primarily targets the quads. This exercise is particularly effective for upper legs development and can be incorporated into various workout routines.