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dumbbell bench squat

dumbbell bench squat exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: dumbbell.

dumbbell bench squat exercise demonstration
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
quadriceps
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
dumbbell

Secondary muscles

quadriceps, hamstrings, calves

How to perform

  1. Place a dumbbell on the ground in front of a bench.
  2. Stand facing away from the bench with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Bend at the knees and hips to lower yourself down towards the bench, keeping your chest up and back straight.
  4. Once your glutes touch the bench, push through your heels to stand back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.