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Quadriceps · Intermediate

Dumbbell Squat To A Bench

Squat-pattern drill for leg strength, depth control, and stable foot pressure.

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Dumbbell Squat To A Bench demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutesHamstrings

Equipment

Dumbbell

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Place a stable bench behind you at the intended depth and hold the dumbbells at your sides or shoulders as assigned.
  2. 02Set your squat stance, brace your trunk, and lower your hips back and down toward the bench.
  3. 03Touch the bench lightly without sitting, rocking backward, or releasing tension through your legs.
  4. 04Drive through your whole feet to stand while keeping your knees aligned with the toes.
  5. 05Reset at the top and repeat to the same controlled depth on every repetition.

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