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Rear-foot-elevated split squat

At home Everyone

MediumAbout 6 minOn your own

A split squat with the back foot raised. One of the best single-leg strength exercises.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Also: Bodyweight version, no dumbbells

Set up

Back foot laces down on a bench or chair. Front foot far enough forward to lower straight down.

You need: A bench or chair, dumbbells

Steps

  1. Lower until the back knee is near the floor
  2. Drive up through the front foot
  3. All the reps on one leg, then swap

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

No weight, and a hand on a wall.

Harder

Heavier dumbbells, or a pause at the bottom.