Squat – Dumbbell
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, with your toes pointing slightly outward.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand by your sides, with your palms facing inward.
- Engage your core and keep your chest lifted throughout the movement.
- Lower your body by bending at the hips and knees as if sitting on a chair.
- Keep your weight in your heels, and make sure your knees are tracking over your toes.
- Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the ground or until you reach your desired depth.
- Push through your heels to stand back up to the starting position.
- Repeat.
Notes
Keep your knees in line with your toes throughout the movement.
Primary Muscles
- Glute
- Lower Back
- Quad
- Thigh - Inner
Secondary Muscles
- Calf
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