Thighs (front)

Dumbbell Squat

Starting position

  • Stand upright, dumbbells at your sides, feet shoulder-width.
  • Core braced, look straight ahead.

Execution

  • Hips back and down, knees towards the toes.
  • Drive back up through the whole foot.
  • At least until the thighs are horizontal.

Common mistakes

  • Knees caving in.
  • Heels lifting.
  • Rounded back.