Description
A single-leg squatting movement where one leg is forward, and one dumbbell is held in the hand corresponding to the forward leg.
How to Do Dumbbell Ipsilateral Split Squat
- 1Setup
Hold one dumbbell in the hand on the same side as your front leg (ipsilateral grip). Stand in a split stance with one foot forward and the other foot back, about 2-3 feet apart.
- 2Setup
Ensure your front knee is aligned over your ankle and your back heel is lifted off the ground.
- 3
Keeping your torso upright and core engaged, lower your body by bending both knees until your back knee hovers just above the floor.
- 4
Drive through your front heel to return to the starting split stance, extending both knees fully.
- 5
Inhale as you descend, and exhale as you push back up to the starting position for each repetition.
Tips
- Maintain an upright torso throughout the movement to engage your core and prevent excessive leaning forward.
- Focus on driving through the heel of your front foot to emphasize glute and hamstring activation.
- Control the eccentric (lowering) phase to maximize muscle time under tension and improve stability.
- Keep your eyes fixed on a point in front of you to help maintain balance during the movement.
Common Mistakes
- ×Leaning too far forward shifts the load off the glutes and onto the lower back; keep your chest up and torso vertical.
- ×Allowing the front knee to cave inward can strain the knee joint; actively push your front knee slightly outward, tracking over your second or third toe.
- ×Not going deep enough limits muscle activation; aim to bring your back knee close to the floor without resting it.
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