dumbbell squat
The dumbbell squat is a lower body strength exercise that targets the glutes, quadriceps, and hamstrings, while also engaging the calves. It is performed by holding a dumbbell in each hand and squatting down and up with proper form.
Difficulty
Equipment: dumbbell
Duration: 30seconds
Calories: ~6/per minute
STRENGTH
Target Muscle
glutesLOWER POST
Secondary Muscles
quadricepshamstringscalves
Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Keeping your chest up and core engaged, lower your body down by bending at the knees and hips, as if sitting back into a chair.
- Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
