Press either a single dumbbell or a pair into the air, locking them out overhead. (A). Take a deep breath and drop into a front squat until the crease of your hips drops below your knees (B).

This deep squat will target your thighs and hips. Once you master this deep squat, try holding a dumbbell or kettlebell for an added challenge. Start standing with your feet wider than shoulder width.

Deep squats can be performed as a bodyweight exercise, front squat with the resistance load (barbell, dumbbell, band, etc.) supported in front of your shoulders, or a back squat with the ...

You can use dumbbells, too (and kettlebells ... so you won't have to squat down as deep. All the while, you're still working your glutes (especially if you emphasize the eccentric portion of ...

Hold a dumbbell or kettlebell at chest height ... leg strength and balance without jumping straight into the deep end? The box squat is a great place to start. How to do a single-leg box squat ...

Take your squat to the next level by adding dumbbells to power up your lower body and core. The additional weight from the dumbbells enhances activation in your posterior chain muscles ...

How to modify: If deep squatting is difficult, use a low chair or sturdy box as a base to squat down and gently sit on with each rep. 2. Balancing single-leg Romanian dead lift Hold the dumbbell ...

Use snappy hips, a strong core, and a glute squeeze to propel the dumbbells onto your shoulders, then immediately lower into a deep squat with your elbows lifted and chest proud. Remember to clean ...

send your hips back and lower into a deep squat position. Keep the dumbbell stacked over your shoulders and biceps aligned with your ears. Push through heels to stand. Dumbbell step-ups challenge ...

This exercise involves a kettlebell swing, followed by a goblet squat. To do the exercise, start by holding your kettlebell or dumbbell with both hands, with your feet slightly wider than hip ...

If you’re looking for a functional and effective way to seriously fire up your lower body, might we recommend the dumbbell goblet squat? Enter the goblet squat: Because you’ll be holding a ...