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Exercise Description |
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Main Target Muscles |
Quads |
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Secondary Target Muscles |
Calves and Lower Back |
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Workout Type |
Strength |
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Gym Gear |
Dumbbells |
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Fitness Level |
Intermediate |
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Compound/Isolated |
Compound |
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Power Move |
Push |
Target Muscle Group: Quads
Dumbbell Squat Overview
Squats are one of the most famous and amazing bodyweight compound exercises that work your full-body muscles. Dumbbells add resistance to the already awesome exercise and help speed up muscle growth. Dumbbell squats work legs, core, and arms altogether.
Dumbbell squats are perfect for beginners: they are not extra-tough or technical. They can train and get you ready for tougher and more challenging squat types in time.
How to Do It
- Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Dumbbells on the sides of your legs and your palms should be facing your legs.
- Engage your core and strengthen yourself, keeping your body straight.
- Now start to bend your knees, legs, and ankles into a squatting position.
- Bend until your thighs are almost parallel to the ground.
- Keep dumbbells close to your body all the while and move them up towards your shoulders.
- Slowly stand up straight and straighten your arms too.
Tips on Dumbbell Squat
- Keep your heels planted on the floor.
- Do not bend or round your back when squatting; it can damage your back.
- Add weight only gradually: start with low weight.
