How to do a squat to tip toes with dumbbell

Lower bodyDumbbellsBeginner

A goblet squat that rises onto your tip toes at the top — legs and calves together, with a balance challenge.

How to do it

1Hold a dumbbell at your chest and squat
2Drive up and rise onto the balls of your feet
3Lower your heels, then squat again

Muscles worked

Quads Glutes Calves

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