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Dumbbell Kneeling Squat

The Dumbbell Kneeling Squat is a dumbbell exercise that targets the quads, with the glutes and hamstrings assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Quads
Also works
Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment
Dumbbell
Body part
Upper legs

Step by step

  1. Kneel on the floor with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides or resting on your shoulders.
  2. Engage your core and maintain a straight torso.
  3. Lower your hips slightly, then push through your knees to rise into a kneeling squat position.
  4. Return to the starting kneeling position with control.
  5. Keep torso upright and core engaged throughout the movement.
  6. Maintain steady breathing and controlled motion.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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