Exercise Videos
Quadriceps
Dumbbell Squats
By FITTR
0 min read
16 Oct 2018
Preparation
The muscles primarily worked are Quadriceps and gluteus maximus. Hold a dumbbell horizontally in both the hands in front of your chest. Feet should be hip-width apart with heels planted firmly on the floor. Brace your abdominals and stand tall with your shoulders pulled back for good balance.
Method
Step 1
Now, inhale and push your hips backward as you start to lower your body by bending at the knees
Step 2
Be careful to not arch the back forward.
Step 3
Descend to the point where your thighs are parallel to the floor
Step 4
Hold for a second or two.
Step 5
Press into your heels to straighten your knees and hips and rise back up to the starting position
Step 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
