{"id":10357,"date":"2023-01-25T23:29:15","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T00:29:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=10357"},"modified":"2023-01-26T00:40:39","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T00:40:39","slug":"how-to-do-the-dumbbell-split-squat-for-single-leg-size-and-strength","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/how-to-do-the-dumbbell-split-squat-for-single-leg-size-and-strength\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Do the Dumbbell Split Squat for Single-Leg Size and Strength"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it\u2019s time to train your lower body, barbell back squats<\/a> get plenty of attention, but single-leg training should spend more time in the spotlight. In particular, it\u2019s worth focusing on the dumbbell split squat to bring awareness to the staggered position and learn to coordinate weight distribution across both feet.<\/p>\n

The dumbbell split squat, sometimes referred to as a static lunge<\/a>, is performed in a split (or staggered) stance similar to a lunge position. Unlike the lunge, your feet won’t leave the floor during a split squat. This provides a little stability during a relatively less stable exercise<\/p>\n

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Here are a few different ways to work on the dumbbell split squat, along with variations, tips, and cues to get stronger at this single-leg<\/a> focused movement.<\/p>\n

Dumbbell Split Squat<\/h2>\n