Instructions:
- 1Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and toes pointed outwards
- 2Hold a dumbbell by one end at chest height with both hands
- 3Lower yourself into a squat, pushing your hips back and bending your knees until your thighs are parallel to the floor
- 4Press through your heels to stand back up, keeping your chest lifted throughout the movement
- 5Repeat for your desired number of repetitions
Tips:
- Keep your chest lifted and back straight throughout the movement
- Focus on pushing your heels through the floor to engage the glutes and hamstrings
- Inhale as you lower into the squat and exhale as you stand back up
- Try to keep your knees in line with your toes throughout the exercise