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Front-foot-raised split squat

A compound exercise for the quads and glutes, with help from the adductors. Equipment: dumbbells and plyo box or step.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Front foot on a low step, a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Sink deep until the back knee nearly touches
  3. Drive up through the front heel

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Front-foot-raised split squat: 3D figure mid-rep with the quads and glutes highlighted

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