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Quadriceps · Advanced

Dumbbell Overhead Squat

Advanced bilateral overhead squat requiring leg strength, shoulder mobility, trunk control, and stable dumbbell stacking.

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Dumbbell Overhead Squat demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCoreShouldersUpper Back

Equipment

Dumbbell

Sets × reps

3 × 8

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Press one dumbbell in each hand overhead, lock your elbows, and stabilize both weights.
  2. 02Set your feet in a comfortable squat stance and brace your trunk with shoulders active.
  3. 03Descend by bending your hips and knees while keeping both dumbbells stacked over your midfoot.
  4. 04Reach the deepest controlled position with heels grounded, chest lifted, and knees aligned.
  5. 05Drive through your feet to stand while preventing either dumbbell from drifting.

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