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dumbbell bench squat

dumbbell bench squat is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Place a dumbbell on the ground in front of a bench.

Step 2

Stand facing away from the bench with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Step 3

Bend at the knees and hips to lower yourself down towards the bench, keeping your chest up and back straight.

Step 4

Once your glutes touch the bench, push through your heels to stand back up to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

glutes

Secondary muscles

quadricepshamstringscalves

Primary body parts

thighsglutes

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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