Wide-Stance Dumbbell Squat
Muscle Groups
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Abs & Core
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Hips & Buttocks
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Legs
Purposes
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Legs strength
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Glute strength
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Hip strength
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Trunk strength
Description
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With your feet placed outside of hip width (wide), hold a pair of dumbbells in your hands.
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Slowly descend by bending your hips and knees.
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Keep your back straight and your chest up, and maintain the weight on your heels.
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Keeping the knees in line with the angle of the feet, return to the top.
ProTip
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Always point your knees to the same direction that your toes are pointing (this allows proper tracking)
Mistakes
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Rounding the back
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Buckling the knees inward
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Tilting the ankles inward