Dumbbell Supported Squat

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Learn how to do the Dumbbell Supported Squat with proper form and technique. This dumbbell exercise primarily targets your Quads, with secondary emphasis on Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves.

Dumbbell Supported Squat exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Dumbbell Supported Squat

Follow these steps to perform the Dumbbell Supported Squat with correct form:

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
  2. 2Keeping your chest up and core engaged, slowly lower your body down by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
  3. 3Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Dumbbell Supported Squat Muscles Worked

Primary

quads

Secondary

gluteshamstringscalves

Exercise Details

Equipment
dumbbell
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Extended

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