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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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