Equipmentdumbbell
Difficultyadvanced
glutesupper legs
Dumbbell Single Leg Squat
The dumbbell single leg squat is a challenging lower body exercise that targets the glutes while also engaging the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It requires balance, coordination, and strength, as you perform a squat on one leg while holding dumbbells for added resistance.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- 2.Extend one leg forward and keep it off the ground throughout the exercise.
- 3.Bend your standing leg and lower your body down as if sitting back into a chair.
- 4.Keep your chest up and your back straight.
- 5.Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heel to return to the starting position.
- 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.
Secondary Muscles
quadricepshamstringscalves
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