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Dumbbell Bench Squat

Dumbbell Bench Squat: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: dumbbell.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentdumbbell
  • Body partupper legs
Primary muscles
glutes, quadriceps
Secondary muscles
hamstrings, calves
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How to do it

  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.

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