Dumbbell jump squat
A compound exercise for the quads and glutes, with help from the calves. Equipment: dumbbells.
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How to do it
- Setup: Light dumbbells at your sides, feet hip width.
- Dip and jump as high as you can
- Land softly and go straight into the next rep
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