Split squats with dumbbells

Take a dumbbell in each hand, positioned at the sides of your body. Keep your arms almost fully extended throughout the entire exercise. In the starting position, the front leg is slightly bent, while the rear leg is almost fully extended. Maintain an upright posture, with a slight lordosis in the lower back. Direct your gaze forward while simultaneously engaging your abdominal muscles.

Movement execution

Commence by bending your legs over the knee joint as far as possible. It is often recommended to aim for a right angle between the upper and lower leg. Keep the upper body upright, moving downward as the rear leg approaches the ground. The arms holding the dumbbells remain unchanged. Ensure your buttocks maintain alignment with the upper body. Inhale deeply before or during the descent, sustaining tension in your muscles. Subsequently, extend your legs and return to the standing position.

Stressed muscles and common mistakes

For additional insights into the muscles involved and common mistakes made during the execution of Split Squats with dumbbells, you can find detailed information on the Split Squat page.

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