How to do it
Press both palms firmly against the dumbbell head for stability.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly pointed out.
- 2
Hold a dumbbell vertically in front of your chest with both hands supporting one end of the dumbbell.
- 3
Brace your core and squat down, pushing your hips back and down while keeping your back straight.
- 4
Descend until your thighs are parallel to the floor or as low as your flexibility allows.
- 5
Drive through your heels to return to the starting position, squeezing your glutes at the top.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows tucked in and chest up throughout the movement to maintain proper posture and maximize the engagement of your glutes and quads.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knees collapsing inward during the squat
- ✕Weight shifting forward onto the toes
- ✕Bouncing out of the bottom of the squat