What it does?
The squat is a functional movement as it is used every time you sit or stand. Therefore it is important for everyday life. The dumbbell squat will target a large range of leg muscles including the hamstrings, quads and glutes.
What you need?
Dumbbells
How do you do it?
- Start off standing upright with feet about shoulder width apart
- Hold the dumbbells down by your sides
- Slowly bend your knees and lower yourself down as if you were sitting
- Go down until your thighs are parallel with the floor
- Pause briefly and raise yourself back up to the starting position, lifting your chest up as you push off from your legs
- Do 3 sets and try to achieve 8-12 reps
Key Points
- Keep your chest up and maintain good posture throughout
- Don't let your knees travel past your toes as you bend
- Keep your heels flat on the floor
