One Arm Overhead Dumbbell Squat

How to do it

Extend your free arm out to the side for counterbalance.

1. 1

   Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell overhead in one hand.

2. 2

   Squat down by bending at the hips and knees, keeping the weight overhead.

3. 3

   Descend until your thighs are parallel to the floor.

4. 4

   Drive through your heels to return to the starting position.

5. 5

   Keep the dumbbell stable overhead throughout the movement.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.

Common mistakes

• ✕Letting the knees cave inward
• ✕Rising onto the toes during the descent
• ✕Rotating the torso toward the weighted side