Squat · Regular
Dumbbell Front Squat
A squat with two dumbbells resting on your shoulders, which loads the legs and asks your upper back to stay tall.
Demo by Maya, an AI coach.
- Works
- quads, glutes; also abs, upper back, adductors
- Kit
- Dumbbell
- Dose
- 8 to 12 reps
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Hold a dumbbell in each hand and rest one end of each on the front of your shoulders, elbows lifted forward. Stand with feet about shoulder width apart.
While you move
- Elbows high, chest tall
- Sit straight down
- Knees track over toes
- Stand up strong through mid foot
Avoid
- Letting your elbows drop so the weights roll forward
- Rounding your upper back
- Rising onto your toes
Take care if you have trouble with your knees.