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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

  1. Setup: Light dumbbells at your sides, feet hip width.
  2. Dip and jump as high as you can
  3. Land softly and go straight into the next rep

Muscles worked

Dumbbell jump squat: 3D figure mid-rep with the quads and glutes highlighted

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