Type: Strength
Mechanics: Compound
Equipment: Dumbbell
Main muscle worked: Upper Legs
Detailed Muscle Group: Hamstrings
Secondary: Lower Legs, Glutes
Level: Beginner
Dumbbell squat instructions:
- Stand up straight with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, while holding a dumbbell on each hand.
- Slowly lower your body by bending the knees until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Maintain a straight posture with the head up.
- Hold for a count and then slowly raise your body back to the starting position by pushing the floor with the heel of your foot.
- Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.
