Dumbbell Squat
- Primary muscles
- Quads, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Lower back, Abs
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- Squat
Steps
- 1 Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- 2 Lower your hips by bending your knees and pushing your glutes back, keeping your chest upright.
- 3 Continue to descend until your thighs are parallel to the floor or as deep as comfortable.
- 4 Drive through your heels to extend your hips and knees, returning to the starting standing position.
