One Arm Overhead Dumbbell Squat
Expert Advice
Maintain a neutral spine and keep the weight centered over your body to avoid placing undue stress on your lower back.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell overhead in one hand.
- Squat down by bending at the hips and knees, keeping the weight overhead.
- Descend until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- Drive through your heels to return to the starting position.
- Keep the dumbbell stable overhead throughout the movement.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Details
Primary


Glutes40%

Quads40%
Secondary

Calves20%
Equipment
Dumbbell

Exercise Type
Strength