Dumbbell Front Squat Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Hips, Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary Muscles
- Soleus, Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Front Squat with Dumbbell
How to: Dumbbell Front Squat
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height.
- Engage your core and initiate the squat by bending at the hips and knees.
- Lower yourself into a squat position while keeping your chest upright.
- Ensure your knees track over your toes at all times.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning forward, which can stress the back.
- Not going low enough in the squat.
- Allowing the knees to buckle inward.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights or perform the squat without weights if you're a beginner.
- Perform the exercise with a stability ball against a wall to help with balance.
Tips
- Keep your chest up and your back straight during the squat.
- Ensure your knees don't extend past your toes as you lower your body.
- Focus on keeping your core engaged throughout the move.
Tags
strength
quads
glutes
lower body
exercise
dumbbell