Dumbbell supported squat

Dumbbell supported squat

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Quads

Secondary Muscles

glutes, hamstrings, calves

Equipment

Dumbbell

Body Part

Upper legs

The dumbbell supported squat is a lower body exercise targeting the quadriceps, with additional activation of the glutes, hamstrings, and calves. It involves holding dumbbells at your sides while performing a squat, enhancing strength and stability.

The dumbbell supported squat is a lower body exercise targeting the quadriceps, with additional activation of the glutes, hamstrings, and calves. It involves holding dumbbells at your sides while performing a squat, enhancing strength and stability.

The dumbbell supported squat is a lower body exercise targeting the quadriceps, with additional activation of the glutes, hamstrings, and calves. It involves holding dumbbells at your sides while performing a squat, enhancing strength and stability.

How to Do the Dumbbell supported squat

How to Do the Dumbbell supported squat

How to Do the Dumbbell supported squat

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides. Keeping your chest up and core engaged, slowly lower your body down by bending your knees and pushing your hips back. 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.

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