What muscles does the Front-Foot-Elevated Split Squat work?

Mainly the quads. It also works the abs, calves, glutes and hamstrings.

What equipment do you need for the Front-Foot-Elevated Split Squat?

It uses dumbbells. Without it, the Barbell Front Rack Step Up Knee Drive and the Barbell Lunge train the same muscles the same way.

GymVim rates it intermediate. For a beginner-rated exercise on the same muscle and movement, see the Bodyweight Reverse Lunge.

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A split-stance squat with the front foot on a low riser, deepening front-leg range under dumbbell load.

Place a one to two inch riser on the floor and hold a dumbbell at each side.
Step the working foot onto the riser and the other foot back into a split stance.
Stand tall with the rear heel lifted and your weight on the front foot.
Bend both knees together and lower until the rear knee is just above the floor.
Drive through the front foot and extend the front knee to stand back up.
Finish all reps on one side, then switch the front foot and repeat.

Pushing off the rear foot, which turns a single-leg exercise into a two-leg squat.
Letting the front knee collapse inward, which loads the joint instead of the quadriceps.
Using a riser that is too tall, so the hips shift back and the movement becomes a hinge.
Leaning the torso far forward, which moves the work onto the glutes and lower back.

What muscles does the Front-Foot-Elevated Split Squat work?: Mainly the quads. It also works the abs, calves, glutes and hamstrings.
What equipment do you need for the Front-Foot-Elevated Split Squat?: It uses dumbbells. Without it, the Barbell Front Rack Step Up Knee Drive and the Barbell Lunge train the same muscles the same way.
Is the Front-Foot-Elevated Split Squat good for beginners?: GymVim rates it intermediate. For a beginner-rated exercise on the same muscle and movement, see the Bodyweight Reverse Lunge.