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dumbbell supported squat
dumbbell supported squat is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
Step 2. Keeping your chest up and core engaged, slowly lower your body down by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
Step 3. Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
Step 4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
quads
Secondary muscles
gluteshamstringscalves
Primary body parts
thighs
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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