Dumbbell Side Squat
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The dumbbell side squat targets the lower body, enhancing strength and stability in the legs and glutes. It involves stepping to the side and squatting down while holding a dumbbell, effectively engaging muscles in the hips, thighs, and core for improved balance and power.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell at chest level.
- Step out to the side with one leg, keeping the other leg straight.
- Bend the stepping leg into a squat while keeping the chest up.
- Push through the heel to return to the starting position.
- Repeat on the opposite side.
Muscles worked
Primary Adductor Magnus Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Gluteus Medius Hamstrings Obliques
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