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Dumbbell Bench Squat

An exercise for the Upper Legs - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partUpper Legs Target muscleGlutes EquipmentDumbbell

Step by step

  1. Place a dumbbell on the ground in front of a bench.
  2. Stand facing away from the bench with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Bend at the knees and hips to lower yourself down towards the bench, keeping your chest up and back straight.
  4. Once your glutes touch the bench, push through your heels to stand back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Glutes (primary)QuadricepsHamstringsCalves

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