Dumbbell Split Squat

Both feet on the floor in a long stance: drop the back knee straight down and press back up.

Dumbbell Split Squat, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Long split stance, both feet on the floor, bells at the sides.

Steps

  1. Drop the back knee straight down.
  2. Both knees near 90° at the bottom.
  3. Press up through the front foot without stepping.

Common mistakes

Stance shortening between reps: re-set the long split. Torso chasing the bells forward: tall chest. Back leg pushing: it is a kickstand; the front leg works.

Breathing

Inhale down, exhale up.