Low-Box Dumbbell Single-Leg Split-Squat
Build strength & balance! This single-leg squat variation targets your legs and core with dumbbells and a low box. A challenging lower body workout!
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Stand facing away from a low box or bench with a dumbbell in each hand, arms fully extended at your sides.
2. Place one foot on the box behind you, keeping the toe down and the other foot flat on the floor in front of you.
3. Position yourself in a staggered stance with your front foot approximately half a meter from the box.
4. Align your front knee so it remains over your ankle when you squat down.
5. Inhale, brace your core, and lower your hips toward the floor by bending both knees. Ensure the back knee points toward the floor without touching it.
6. Lower yourself until your front thigh is nearly parallel to the floor and your back knee is close to the ground.
7. Make sure to keep your torso upright and avoid leaning too far forward.
8. Exhale as you push through the heel of your front foot to return to the starting position.
9. Complete all the reps on one leg before switching to the other leg.
10. Perform the desired number of sets and reps for each leg, resting as needed between sets.
Remember to use a weight that keeps the form correct and does not cause strain. If needed, you can also perform this exercise without weights until you master the form.
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