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Front Squats Dumbbell Over Shoulders

The Front Squats Dumbbell Over Shoulders is a dumbbell exercise that targets the quads, with the glutes, core, hamstrings and shoulders assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

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

Step by step

  1. Stand upright with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand resting on your shoulders.
  2. Engage your core and keep your back straight.
  3. Lower your body into a squat by bending the knees and pushing hips back.
  4. Keep chest up and elbows forward, with knees tracking over toes.
  5. Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
  6. Maintain controlled movement and steady breathing.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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