Single Dumbbell Squats -

Single Dumbbell Squats

Exercise Tips

Keep your chest back and your back straight
Your arms must remain straight while hanging in front of you

Single Dumbbell Squats

This exercise targets your glutes and provides a moderate to high cardio benefit. It also works your quadriceps and lower back.

Muscle Group

Gluteals (Glutes), Quadriceps, Lower Back

Frequency

1 Day a Week to
2 Days a Week

Equipment

Dumbbell

Cardiovascular Benefit

Moderate to High

Starting Position: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, toes pointing forward. Hold the top of a dumbbell with both hands and hang your arms straight down in front of you so the dumbbell is hanging between your legs.

1 Exhaling, bend your knees down into a squat position, stopping when your knees are almost at 90 degrees. Make sure your knees do not go past your toes and you keep your back straight and in line with your hips.
2 Inhale and bring yourself back up to starting position.
3Repeat this exercise until you have completed all repetitions for the set.

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Single Dumbbell Squats

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Single Dumbbell Squats

Muscle Group

Frequency

Equipment

Cardiovascular Benefit

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