Dumbbell Squat
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Dumbbell Squat focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Dumbbell Squat with proper form and technique.
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Hold a pair of dumbbells with arms fully extended next to your sides, with palms facing each other. Place your feet shoulder-width apart, with your toes pointed outward.
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Brace your abs, push your hips back and bend your knees, lowering the body into a squat with your hands remaining next to your sides. Pause at the bottom, and then push back up to the starting position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Dumbbell Squat safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Do not let the dumbbells slouch your shoulders. Instead, keep your shoulder blades squeezed together throughout.
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Do not let the knees cave inward. Instead, put pressure on the outside edges of your feet and squeeze your glutes throughout the movement.
Secondary Muscles
While Dumbbell Squat primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Dumbbell Squat, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Dumbbell Squat, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
