Dumbbell Pause Squat
Expert Advice
When pausing at the bottom of the squat, maintain tension in your muscles and avoid relaxing completely to keep the muscles engaged and to protect your joints.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Lower into a squat position, keeping your chest up and back straight.
- Pause at the bottom of the squat for a count of two.
- Drive through your heels to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Glutes50%
Quads40%
Secondary
Calves10%
Equipment
Dumbbell
Exercise Type
Strength
