How to do it
Sit your hips back and down as if lowering into a chair.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height.
- 2
Lower into a squat position, keeping your weight on your heels and back straight.
- 3
As you push back up to standing, press the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended.
- 4
Lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height as you descend into the next squat.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep the dumbbells at shoulder height and press them up as you rise from the squat. Ensure your wrists are stable and aligned with your forearms to prevent strain.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pressing before initiating the ascent
- ✕Knees caving inward during the descent
- ✕Rising onto the toes during the squat