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Single dumbbell side-hold squat

A compound exercise for the quads and glutes, with help from the obliques, forearms. Equipment: dumbbells.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Hold one dumbbell at your side, arm long.
  2. Squat straight down without leaning
  3. Stand up and keep the shoulders level

Muscles worked

Single dumbbell side-hold squat: 3D figure mid-rep with the quads and glutes highlighted

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