Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Split Squats!
What is your favorite way to hold the dumbbells in the split squat?
Save this post for your next leg session!
Here are the difference between the three…
Same Hand (Ipsilateral) - Least challenging to stabilize of the 3 options & decreases rotation of your upper body. It is a good option for beginners who are first introducing the split squat into their routine.
Opposite Hand (Contralateral) - More challenging to stabilize & an increased rotational demand. If you’re wanting to better challenge the glute med, this is a good set-up to do so.
Both Hands (Bilateral) - Easier to stabilize than holding DB in opposite hand. Opportunity to load with the most weight. My opinion, easier to set-up & bias towards glutes or quads.
All 3 have their place within your fitness journey & at the end of the day, it is going to come down to what you feel the most comfortable with & feel you can make the progress with overtime.
When working with my clients, I recommend loading with both hands because we are often taking this exercise to or near failure. When training at that intensity, we want to have as much load we can handle & loading with both hands gives us that opportunity.
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Split Squats!
What is your favorite way to hold the dumbbells in the split squat?
Save this post for your next leg session!
Here are the difference between the three…
Same Hand (Ipsilateral) - Least challenging to stabilize of the 3 options & decreases rotation of your upper body. It is a good option for beginners who are first introducing the split squat into their routine.
Opposite Hand (Contralateral) - More challenging to stabilize & an increased rotational demand. If you’re wanting to better challenge the glute med, this is a good set-up to do so.
Both Hands (Bilateral) - Easier to stabilize than holding DB in opposite hand. Opportunity to load with the most weight. My opinion, easier to set-up & bias towards glutes or quads.
All 3 have their place within your fitness journey & at the end of the day, it is going to come down to what you feel the most comfortable with & feel you can make the progress with overtime.
When working with my clients, I recommend loading with both hands because we are often taking this exercise to or near failure. When training at that intensity, we want to have as much load we can handle & loading with both hands gives us that opportunity.
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💪 Want us to help you develop your dream body 1-on-1?: physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE
INTERESTED IN COMPETITION PREP?
Visit: physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA
TRIAL OUR 4-WEEK GLUTE GUIDE 🍑
cf.physiquedevelopment.com/glute?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=optin&utm_content=glute-4weeks&utm_term=
JOIN THE PD TRAINING APP 💪
https://physiquedevelopment.app
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📲 We will answer your fitness questions on our podcast! Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7
————————————
📩 For more videos, articles, and health transforming information, head to physiquedevelopment.com
————————————
To follow the team on Instagram:
Coach Alex - @alexbush__
Coach Sue - @suegainz
Physique Development - @physiquedevelopment_
————————————
CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST 🎙️
physiquedevelopment.com/podcast
#splitsquats #legday #hypertrophy #legdayexercises #physiquedevelopment #strengthtraining #legday
