| Wide Stance Dumbbell Squats |
This exercise while it is very similar to the dumbbell squat its slight variations allow for additional work to be done by the inner thighs. |
| Description |
- Start standing up, with feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart, and toes pointed towards the side. Hold the dumbbells in front of you at waist level.
- Begin by bending the knees and pulling down towards the ground with your hamstrings. While lowering the weights towards the ground inhale.
- Stop movement of the legs once your knees reach a 90 degree angle.
- After reaching the bottom position (point at which knee angle is 90 degrees) return to standing by exhaling, and pushing back and up with legs while keeping the abdominals flexed.
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| Things to Keep in Mind |
- Keep your back straight. If you find that your body position is changing in order to lift, try a lower weight.
- Control the weight on the way up as well as on the way down. This exercise strengthens many of your stabilizer muscles in your knees and back. Control is a crucial part of this exercise.
- Do not spread feet to far out.
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| Visual Aids |
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| Muscles Works |
Gluteus Maximus (glutes), Hamstrings, Quadriceps (quads). |
