How to do it
Brace your core before each descent to protect your spine.
- 1
Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing out, holding a dumbbell vertically with both hands.
- 2
Lower your body down into a squat, keeping your back straight and chest up.
- 3
Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a wide stance with your toes slightly pointed out to maximize glute and inner thigh engagement, and keep your chest up throughout the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knees caving inward during the squat descent
- ✕Dumbbell drifting forward away from the body
- ✕Rising onto the toes during the ascent