Position for the dumbbell squat

1. With your legs shoulder width apart, bend at the knees to pick up a pair of dumbbells. The dumbbells should be at your sides with your arms fully extended downwards.

Execution of the dumbbell squat

1. In a controlled fashion, slowly squat down until your knees are parallel to the floor. Remember not to bounce at the bottom of the movement.

2. Slowly straighten your legs and return to the start position. Keep your head level at all times.

3. Keep the movement fluent, slow, and controlled.