Dumbbell Squat To A Bench

A lower body exercise targeting quadriceps and glutes performed using dumbbells and a bench.

Instructions

• Stand in front of a bench with feet shoulder-width apart holding a dumbbell in each hand.
• Lower your body by bending at the hips and knees to sit down on the bench.
• Keep your back straight and engage your core as you lower yourself.
• Sit briefly on the bench and then push through your heels to stand back up to starting position.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Not keeping the back straight, causing strain.
• Letting the knees cave inward.
• Not using the full range of motion by not sitting fully on the bench.
• Using too heavy weights causing a loss of form.

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