How to do it
Grip the dumbbell handle hard and brace your abs before each rep.
- 1
Stand with your front foot elevated on a step or platform, holding a dumbbell at chest height with both hands.
- 2
Drop into a split squat by lowering your back knee towards the ground.
- 3
Keep your front shin vertical and your torso upright.
- 4
Push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Ensure your front knee does not extend past your toes and maintain an upright torso to prevent strain on the knee joint and to target the lower body muscles effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the front knee collapse inward
- ✕Bouncing the back knee off the floor
- ✕Lowering only halfway toward the floor