Exercise How To:

Squats with Dumbbells

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Muscles Worked: Quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings.

Starting Position: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and hold the dumbbells in each hand, with your palms facing your body.

Action: Move your body into a squatting position while keeping your back as straight as possible. Continue squatting as low as you can until your knees are bent at 90 degrees. Do not go any lower.

Slowly stand back up into the starting position.

Muscles Worked

QuadsGlutesHamstrings

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Lunges with Dumbbells
Reverse Fly with Dumbbells
Shoulder Circles with Dumbbells
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Side Shoulder Raise with Dumbbells
Squat Curls with Dumbbells
Squat Shoulder Press with Dumbbells
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Tips for Squats with Dumbbells:

1. Keep your head straight or look up to keep your back straight.

2. Avoid holding your breath or straining when standing back up.