Quadriceps exercise

Dumbbell Front Squat

How to do the Dumbbell Front Squat with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Stand upright with your feet shoulder width apart, each hand holding a dumbbell in front of your chest, palms facing your body. Keeping your head up and shoulders locked down, sit your hips down while pushing your knees outward so they stay inline with your toes. Squat down…
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Illustration showing the Dumbbell Front Squat
Targets

Muscles worked

Quadriceps muscle Quadriceps Primary Glutes muscle Glutes Secondary Hamstrings muscle Hamstrings Secondary Calves muscle Calves Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Dumbbells Dumbbells
Technique

How to do the Dumbbell Front Squat

  1. 1 Stand upright with your feet shoulder width apart, each hand holding a dumbbell in front of your chest, palms facing your body. Keeping your head up and shoulders locked down, sit your hips down while pushing your knees outward so they stay inline with your toes. Squat down until your hips are below the plane of your knees.
  2. 2 Push through your heels back up to the starting position.