How to do a dumbbell squat pulses

Lower bodyDumbbellsBeginner

A loaded squat held low with small pulses — constant tension and a serious leg burn.

How to do it

1Hold the dumbbells, sit into a squat
2Pulse up and down in a small range
3Keep your heels down and chest tall

Common mistakes

×Standing too far up on each pulse
×Knees caving in

Muscles worked

Quads Glutes

Let Core Buddy do the deciding

See the dumbbell squat pulses and 200+ more inside Core Buddy. It builds and times the whole session for you — every move with a video like this one. Free to download.

Try these next

Lower bodyBeginner

Dumbbell squat hold

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

How to do it →

Lower bodyBeginner

Dumbbell goblet squats

Hold a dumbbell at your chest and squat — the most beginner-friendly way to load a squat and learn great form.

How to do it →

Lower bodyBeginner

Dumbbell reach squats

A squat reaching a dumbbell toward the floor — adds a bit of range and control to your squat.

How to do it →