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Dumbbell Split Squat

Reps
8–12
Kit
Dumbbell
Video from @OPEXFitness, not affiliated with Talala

How to do it

  1. 1

    Stand with a dumbbell in each hand.

  2. 2

    Step into a split stance, front foot about 2 feet ahead of your back foot, back heel lifted. Keep your feet hip-width apart side to side, like train tracks.

  3. 3

    Tighten your core. Breathe in as you lower straight down until your back knee almost touches the floor.

  4. 4

    Breathe out as you push through your front foot to stand up.

  5. 5

    Finish all reps on one leg, then switch.

Where you should feel it: Front leg's quads and glutes.

Common mistakes

Front heel lifts

Move your front foot further forward.

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