Dumbbell Squat
Expert Advice
Keep your weight on your heels and push your hips back as if you are sitting in a chair to engage the glutes and hamstrings effectively.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, toes slightly pointed out.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides or at shoulder level.
- Lower your body by bending the knees and pushing your hips back, keeping your chest up and back straight.
- Descend until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- Drive through your heels to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Glutes40%
Quads40%
Secondary
Calves20%
Equipment
Dumbbell
Exercise Type
Strength
