Quads · Dumbbell · Beginner
How to do Dumbbell Supported Squat
The dumbbell supported squat is a lower body exercise targeting the quadriceps, with additional activation of the glutes, hamstrings, and calves. It involves holding dumbbells at your sides while performing a squat, enhancing strength and stability.
- Primary muscle
- Quads
- Also works
- Glutes, Hamstrings and Calves
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Legs
How to do Dumbbell Supported Squat, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Keeping your chest up and core engaged, slowly lower your body down by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
- Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Dumbbell Supported Squat works your quads as the main mover, with help from your glutes, hamstrings and calves.
Track Dumbbell Supported Squat in SPLYT
Dumbbell Supported Squat is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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