How to do a dumbbell squat hold

Lower bodyDumbbellsBeginner

Hold a squat at the bottom with dumbbells — builds strength and endurance under load.

How to do it

1Hold the dumbbells at your shoulders or sides
2Sit into a squat, thighs near parallel
3Hold with your chest tall and heels down

Muscles worked

Quads Glutes

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