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