How to do it
Hold the dumbbell close to your body throughout the set.
- 1
Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing outwards, holding a dumbbell with both hands in front of you.
- 2
Lower your body by bending your knees and hips, keeping your weight on your heels.
- 3
Squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- 4
Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your chest up and back straight throughout the movement to maintain proper form and maximize glute and quad engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knees collapsing inward during the descent
- ✕Rising onto the toes at the bottom
- ✕Bouncing out of the bottom position